Upcoming conference: Health Care and Quality of Life–Call for papers

Co-Sponsors: Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Penn State College of Medicine
Location: Capital Union Building, Penn State Harrisburg

Contact:  Katherine Pearson, Professor of Law and Director, Elder Law and Consumer Protection Clinic, kcp4@dsl.psu.edu

Date: Friday, March 2, 2007

ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

GOALS AND OUTCOMES: The symposium will examine issues related
to health care and quality of life currently being addressed among regional
colleges/universities and other agencies. Participants can expect outcomes
that include an expanded network of research collaborators, a compilation of
presentation abstracts, and possibly organization of ongoing discussion groups.

ANTICIPATED TOPICS: Health care and quality of life: cultural
competency, health care policy and delivery, health education, legal and
fi nancial aspects, long-term care, quality of life and end of life issues, wellness
and health care for protected groups.

AUDIENCE: All interested parties, such as faculty, students, public offi cials,
and business leaders.

INVITATION TO PRESENT (see format below):
To stimulate as much discourse as possible, the 2007 Symposium on Health
Care and Quality of Life will provide an opportunity for poster presentations
and a limited number of oral presentations. Most oral presentations will be
limited to 10 minutes (plus 5 minutes for discussion). Authors may request their
preference for oral vs. poster format, and the Steering Committee will try to
accommodate these preferences.

REGISTRATION/PARTICIPATION FEE: Advance registration is preferred.
The registration fee of $30 ($10 for students) will be required of all participants
to help defray the cost of lunch and refreshment breaks. Registration
information will be posted at: http://www.hbg.psu.edu/research/healthcare