ICNE 2010 - 11th International ICNE conference

in Turku, University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science

Clinical Ethics Across the Lifespan

13th - 14th September 2010


Organised by University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science in collaboration
with the International Centre for Nursing Ethics, University of Surrey

Venue:University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science, Lemminkäisenkatu 1, 2nd floor,
20014 Turku, Finland

The InternationalCenter for Nursing Ethics

Programme, plenary speakers:

Chris Gastmans, CatholicUniversityLeuven, Belgium

Theresa S. Drought, Director Medical Bioethics, CaliforniaUSA

Masami Matsuda, University of Shizuoka, Japan

Helena Leino-Kilpi, University of Turku, Finland

Ann Gallagher, University of Surrey, UK

Follow the www-pages for further information

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

We invite abstract submissions on the theme of ‘Clinical Ethics Across the Lifespan’ for a collaborative conference in 2010 between the Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Finland and the International Centre for Nursing Ethics, University of Surrey, UK. This conference places a special emphasis on clinical ethics across the lifespan. The scientific committee invites abstracts from those engaged in empirical research and philosophical work on all aspects of clinical ethics as related to nursing and healthcare. The conference will be comprised of plenary presentations and concurrent oral presentations and posters.We welcome and encourage both experienced and first time presenters.

The aims of the conference are to:

  • strengthen the network of researchers, teachers, practitioners and students in the field of nursing and healthcare ethics
  • develop an international dialogue in relation to clinical ethics across the lifespan
  • provide a retrospective and the opportunity to reflect critically on nursing ethics as a developing discipline
  • anticipate and prepare for ethical challenges in health and social care in a global context

A condition of submission is that if accepted one of the authors will present at the conference.

Closing date for submission of abstracts: 10th May 2010

Abstracts are to be submitted to Professor Riitta Suhonen, University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science by e-mail:

Find the abstract submission template from www-page

Abstracts should include: Purpose, theoretical/conceptual framework, subjects, method, and results and conclusions, as applicable. The text may not exceed 300 words and should be single-spaced. The abstract should include: title of research; name(s) and credentials of author(s); current position; mailing address, email address and phone number of author who is to be notified regarding selection.

The decision of the Abstract Review Committee will be communicated to the applicants by 31st May 2010.

REGISTRATION FEES

Conference registration fee for the conference is 280 euro

Conference gala dinner 45 euro

  • On 13th September 2010 Monday evening

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • Registration and payment before 6th August 2010

First name:

Family name:

Address for correspondence:

e-mail:

Mail this form to:

Riitta Suhonen

University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science

Lemminkäisenkatu 1 2nd floor, 20014 Turku, Finland

Or e-mail:

PAYMENT

Payment of registration fee and possible for gala dinner will be completed via an electronic payment system

For further information follow the University of Turku web-pages:

Amount of money paid via electronic transform system: ______

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is not included to the registration fee. There are a number of hotelsnear the congress venue.

For further information: