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purpose of The Medical Ethics Resource Network (MERN) of Michigan
is to advance the development of biomedical ethics by:
- Sharing resources and information
among members via the MERN Newsletter and Webpage.
- Providing speakers, educational
programs, and educational resources to health care facilities,
educational institutions and public groups.
- Encouraging research related
to biomedical ethics.
- Advancing the development
of institutional ethics committees.
- Engaging in other activities
calculated to strengthen and widen the state of interest and
expertise in medical ethics.
MERN is designed
to meet the needs of a diverse membership, and is organized
exclusively for educational, scientific and charitable purposes
as a not-for-profit organization. MERN will not, as an organization,
endorse positions on public policy issues.
Philosophy
and Purpose:
MERN differs from some existing networks in being open to anyone
with an interest in ethics instead of being restricted to special
audiences. A primary goal of the network is to promote closer
collaboration between members who work in hospital or other
health care settings and those who work in academic settings.
By having a forum for sharing information and educational opportunities,
MERN members will be able to coordinate efforts and form special
interest groups when appropriate, thus avoiding unnecessary
duplication of effort and building a network which represents
a wide range of expertise.
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Officers |
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President
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Ruth
Groenhout Ph.D.
Calvin
College
Philosophy
Department
1845
Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49546
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Vice
President |
Dwayne
Carver, EMT
5661
Katherine
Dearborn
Heights, MI 48125
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Secretary
and
Treasurer |
Kathleen
Delp, MSW
Samaritan
Center of West Michigan
6613
Gleneagles SW
Grand
Rapids, MI 49546
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For information
regarding membership, benefits, and educational resources that
we can share with you, please contact us at:
MERN of Michigan
c/o Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences
C-208 East Fee Hall
Michigan State University 48824-1316
Phone (517) 355-7550
Email: mern@msu.edu
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