A. Overview
- Ethics and Policy Meeting Overview
Presented by Jeff Braff - Ethics and Policy Conference Day One Summary
Presented by Chris Collins
Progressive Health Partners
B. Ethical Issues in the Selection of Subjects
- Ethical Issues in Selection of Research Subjects
Presented by Bernie Lo
UCSF
C. Are Subject Selection Criteria Fair?
- Renal Transplantation for HIV/HCV Co-infected Patients
Presented by David Oldach, MD
University of Maryland - Hepatitis C+ Recipients: Considerations for Exclusion
Presented by Emily A. Blumberg, MD
University of Pennsylvania - Organ Transplantation: Persons with Detectable HIV Viral Load
Presented by Margaret Ragni, MD
University of Pittsburgh - Viral Load, does it matter? Probably so.
Presented by Tim Pruett, MD
University of Virginia - Organ Transplantation: Persons with Clotting Disorders
Presented by Margaret Ragni, MD
University of Pittsburgh - History of OI Complications: Should This Remain an Exclusionary Criterion
Presented by Kathleen E. Squires, MD
University of Southern California
D. Policy and Ethcis – Donors
- Policy and Ethics – Cadaveric versus Living Donors
Presented by Amy Lu, MD
Georgetown University
David Cronin, MD, PhD
University of Chicago - Tainted Organs: HIV+ and Other Controversial and High Risk Organs
Presented by Robert M. Veatch, PhD
Georgetown University
E. The Role of Community Advisory Boards in Resolving Ethical Issues
- The Role of Community Advisory Boards (CABs) in Resolving Ethical Issues
Presented by Michael Marco
Clinical Study CAB & Treatment Action Group
F. Reimbursement Policies
- Medicare’s Coverage Policy Relating to Organ Transplantation
Presented by John Whyte, MD, MPH
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Third Party Reimbursement
Presented by Cheryl Janov, RN
G. Protecting Subjects to Minimize Risks and Maximize Benefits
- Protocol Monitoring Plan
Presented by Don Stablein
EMMES Corporation - Should There be an Off-Study Protocol?
Presented by Rosamond Rhodes, PhD
Mount Sinai School of Medicine - Ethics of Advertising and Outreadh: Liver Transplants in HCV/HIV
Presented by Jules Levine
H. Resource Issues
- Allocation Overview: Facts and Thoughts
Presented by David C. Thomasma, PhD
Loyola University Chicago Medical Center - Should HIV+ Persons Receive a Scarce Resource?
Presented by Bernie Lo
UCSF - The Long and Winding Road: From the Origins of an HIV Policy to the Development of the MELD System
Presented by Gloria Taylor, RN, MA, CPTC - UNOS
- Issues Involving Public Perception: The Negative Case
Presented by George J. Agich, Ph.D.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Public Acceptance: Pro – Regaining the High Ground
Presented by David C. Thomasma, PhD
Loyola University Chicago Medical Center
I. Clinical Management Issues
- Clinical Management of the HIV Infected Transplant Recipient
Presented by Laurie Carlson, RN
UCSF