As an independent advisory body to the Swedish government and parliament, Smer addresses ethical challenges arising from scientific and technological advances, with a broad societal perspective. The council also seeks to stimulate public debate and promote the exchange of ideas on emerging medical research and applications.
In June, CMHB together with the Centre for Applied Ethics (CTE) and Swedish National Centre for Priorities in Health, had the pleasure of welcoming Smer as part of this anniversary tour. During the meeting, members of CMHB and CTE provided engaging presentations and discussions on reproduction, migration, artificial intelligence, and broader societal perspectives.
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Educational aspects were also highlighted, including a presentation by Marit Karlsson, who is responsible for education/courses in medical ethics at the medical programme at LiU.
The presentation led to engaging discussions on the importance of promoting ethics education in medical training in an era where ethical challenges are increasingly complex and difficult to navigate.
Ethics in focus at the conference
The visit coincided with the LIMEC conference – Linköping University Medical Ethics Conference – which brought together researchers and professionals from Sweden and abroad to discuss topics such as clinical ethics, public health ethics, and research ethics. The Smer delegates also participated in the conference, contributing to presentations and discussions including a panel discussion on the ethical implications of current and future prenatal genetic testing.
Moreover, this year marks not only Smer’s 40th anniversary but also Linköping University’s 50th anniversary. LiU’s focus on shaping the future and its commitment to collaboration and societal impact aligns well with the academic mission to engage in dialogue and contribute to public good.
