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Hybrid Event

11th - 12th June 2026 | Nagoya, Japan

International Conference on Medical Ethics and End-of-life Decision Making (ICMEELDM - 26)

4

Days

4

Hrs

07

Min

02

Sec

Conference Program

Session Tracks

SDG Wheel

Aligned with

UN Sustainable Development Goals

This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative engagement.

Why it matters

SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 — Quality Education
SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 — Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Explore All Session Tracks
Track 01
Patient Autonomy in End-of-Life Care

This session will explore the principles of patient autonomy and its implications for end-of-life decision making. Discussions will focus on how to respect patient choices while navigating complex ethical dilemmas.

Track 02
Advanced Directives: Ethical Considerations

This track will examine the role of advanced directives in guiding end-of-life care decisions. Participants will analyze the ethical challenges associated with honoring these directives in clinical practice.

Track 03
Palliative Ethics: Balancing Care and Compassion

This session will delve into the ethical principles that underpin palliative care practices. Emphasis will be placed on fostering compassionate care while addressing the moral complexities faced by healthcare providers.

Track 04
Capacity Assessment in End-of-Life Decisions

This track will focus on the ethical considerations surrounding capacity assessment in patients facing end-of-life decisions. Experts will discuss the challenges of determining decision-making capacity and its implications for patient care.

Track 05
Surrogate Decision-Making: Ethical Frameworks

This session will explore the ethical frameworks guiding surrogate decision-making in healthcare. Participants will engage in discussions about the responsibilities and limitations of surrogates in representing patient wishes.

Track 06
Ethical Counseling in Terminal Care

This track will address the role of ethical counseling in supporting patients and families during terminal care. The session will highlight strategies for navigating difficult conversations and ethical dilemmas.

Track 07
Cultural Sensitivity in End-of-Life Ethics

This session will examine the importance of cultural sensitivity in end-of-life decision making. Discussions will focus on how cultural values and beliefs shape ethical considerations in medical practice.

Track 08
Moral Distress in Healthcare Providers

This track will investigate the phenomenon of moral distress experienced by healthcare providers in end-of-life situations. Participants will discuss strategies for mitigating moral distress and promoting ethical resilience.

Track 09
Informed Consent: Ethical Challenges

This session will explore the complexities of informed consent in the context of end-of-life care. Emphasis will be placed on the ethical obligations of healthcare providers to ensure patients are fully informed.

Track 10
Hospice Ethics: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

This track will focus on the unique ethical challenges faced in hospice care settings. Participants will engage in discussions about the ethical principles that guide decision making in hospice environments.

Track 11
Compassionate Care: Ethical Imperatives

This session will examine the ethical imperatives of providing compassionate care at the end of life. Discussions will focus on the intersection of empathy, ethics, and patient-centered care.

2026 UPDATE

Consistent Academic Support

Science Net ensures that research activities continue without interruption in the current global situation. Participants can engage through digital and hybrid conference formats.