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Ethics in Patient and Public Engagement: Principles, practices, and pitfalls

Date(s)
March 9, 2027 (noon – 1 p.m.)
Location
Online/Virtual

Event Description

A webinar on ethics beyond REB approval—power, reciprocity, and harm in patient engagement. Practical strategies for real-world dilemmas.

Event Host(s)

  • CHI's Public & Patient Engagement Team

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Overview

Ethical considerations in patient and public engagement go beyond research ethics board approvals and informed consent. They involve power dynamics, equity, reciprocity, potential harm, and responsibilities across both health system and research contexts.

This webinar will introduce key ethical principles, common challenges, and practical strategies to support ethical engagement. Participants will explore real-world scenarios to reflect on ethical tensions and how to address them in their own work.

 

Learning Objectives

  • • Identify core ethical principles relevant to patient and public engagement in both research and health system contexts.
  • • Differentiate between research ethics and engagement ethics.
  • • Recognize common ethical challenges and potential harm in engagement processes.
  • • Apply strategies and reflective questions to navigate ethical dilemmas in their own engagement practices.
  • • Reflect on their roles and responsibilities in creating safe, respectful, and equitable engagement environments.