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Highlights from the Asian Bioethics Network (ABN) Conference 2025
Relive the highlights of the Asian Bioethics Network (ABN) Conference 2025, held on 23–24 October in Singapore. This year’s theme, “Navigating the Ethical Maze for Tomorrow’s Medicine,” brought together bioethics leaders, policymakers, and healthcare professionals from 15 member states across Asia-Pacific. Jointly organized by the Bioethics Advisory Committee (BAC) Singapore and the Centre for Biomedical Ethics (CBmE) at the National University of Singapore, the conference explored the frontiers of:
• Healthcare Digitalization & AI: Discussing legal risks and the ethics of “digital twins.”
• The Ethics of Longevity: Examining the societal impact of life-extending technologies.
• Traditional & Integrative Medicine: Balancing evidence-based practice with traditional healing systems.
The event also marked the launch of the BAC’s Human Nuclear Genome Editing (HNGE) Publication and the new Medico-Legal Casebook.
Show more +Conceptualising, evaluating, and regulating surgical innovation – Richard Huxtable
Professor Richard Huxtable examines the promise and peril of surgical innovation, highlighting its potential to benefit patients while addressing the risks of harm seen in controversies like vaginal mesh and trachea transplants. He explores the challenges of defining “surgical innovation” and determining the appropriate ethical and regulatory oversight, such as Research Ethics Committees or Clinical Ethics Committees. Drawing from his work with Bristol’s NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Professor Huxtable delves into the complexities of governance and the legal basis for performing surgery, offering insights relevant to both England and Wales and beyond.
Show more +Confidence-based Surgical Innovation: A framework for responsible surgical innovation – Naomi Holbeach
Dr. Naomi Holbeach introduces the “Confidence-Based Surgical Innovation” framework, a structured approach that combines evidence-based medicine with philosophical reasoning to promote responsible surgical innovation. Highlighting the inherent risks of surgical innovation and its impact on patient safety, she identifies challenges in meeting surgeons’ legal and professional obligations, particularly in Australia. The framework addresses uncertainty in decision-making and ensures innovation is implemented responsibly while balancing patient autonomy and safety. By formalizing reasoning around safety and efficacy, Dr. Holbeach provides surgeons with a step-by-step guide to align innovation with their professional duties and promote ethical advancements in patient care.
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