Manchester, UK, 16 – 19 AUGUST 2025

Interdisciplinarity and the contribution of philosophy and ethics

Call for Abstracts   

 

37th European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine & Health Care

This conference is organized by the European Society for Philosophy of Medicine and Healthcare, and the Centre for Social Ethics and Policy, University of Manchester. It is supported by the Hallsworth Conference Fund.

Main Topics of the Upcoming Conference

Forthcoming

  • Balancing innovation with public safety and ethical practices
  • Role of government and regulatory bodies
  • Design of regulatory frameworks promoting ethical practices
  • Accountability and enforcement mechanisms

Forthcoming

  • Impact of patent laws on generic drug availability
  • Balancing innovation incentives with affordable medication access
  • Ethical implications of strict IPR regimes on global health
  • Access to essential medicines in low and middle-income countries

Forthcoming

  • Universal healthcare versus market-based healthcare systems
  • Equitable access in market-driven healthcare systems
  • Disparities in healthcare access and outcomes
  • Intersection of socio-economic factors with healthcare access

Forthcoming

  • Corporate ethics in pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
  • Alignment or conflict with promoting patient welfare
  • Influence on medical research and clinical decision-making
  • Profit-driven healthcare and quality of care

Anyone wishing to present a paper at the conference should submit an abstract in Word format (500 words maximum) before March 1, 2025. The Conference Programme Committee will select abstracts for oral presentation. Please send abstracts by e-mail to Professor Bert Gordijn, Secretary of the espmh, Institute of Ethics, Dublin City University, Ireland:

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