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)
- Cardiologist
- Author of The Covert Rationing Blog
- Dr. Lee Hieb, MD (Logan, IA)
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Past President, American Association of Physicians and Surgeons
Opposed:
- Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, MD ( Baltimore, MD)
- Internal Medicine
- Chief Medical Officer, Health Care for the Homeless
- Dr. Chris Lillis, MD ( Fredericksburg, VA)
- Internal Medicine
- Board 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 Medicine
Marvin Center Continental Ballroom
800 21st Street, NW, Washington DC 20052
Parking is available at the Marvin Center Garage.
Entrances on 21st Street and H Street.
Event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.
