Newswise — WASHINGTON (Nov. 27, 2012) - The Benjamin Rush Society at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences will host a debate Wed, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss how social justice may conflict with the ethical standards of a doctor-patient relationship.
The debate will be moderated by Mark Tapscott, the executive editor of the Washington Examiner. Arguing for and against are the following physicians:
In Favor: Dr. Richard Fogoros, MD (Pittsburgh, PA)CardiologistAuthor of The Covert Rationing Blog
Dr. Lee Hieb, MD (Logan, IA)Orthopedic SurgeonPast President, American Association of Physicians and Surgeons Opposed:Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, MD ( Baltimore, MD)Internal MedicineChief Medical Officer, Health Care for the Homeless Dr. Chris Lillis, MD ( Fredericksburg, VA)Internal MedicineBoard of Directors, Doctors for America
WHO: Benjamin Rush Society at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
WHEN:Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Pre-debate reception starts at 7:00 p.m.; Debate starts at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:George Washington University School of MedicineMarvin Center Continental Ballroom800 21st Street, NW, Washington DC 20052
Parking is available at the Marvin Center Garage. Entrances on 21st Street and H Street. Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/tlhhj
Event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please reserve your seat at http://tinyurl.com/BRSdebateGWU.
** Media** If you are interested in covering this event, please contact Lisa Anderson at [email protected].
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