NEW YORK PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY & INSTITUTE:
Arnold Pfeffer Center for Neuropsychoanalysis
Marianne and Nicholas Young Auditorium
247 East 82nd St., between 2nd & 3rd, NY, NY 10028
212-879-6900
www.psychoanalysis.org
www.nypsi.org
Saturday, December 14, 2013, 10 am – 12 pm
Anjan Chatterjee, M.D. , University of Pennsylvania will present on
Cosmetic Neurology: the antithesis of psychoanalysis
Discussant: Eric Marcus, M.D.
To RSVP visit www.nypsi.org and click on Events and Lectures tab
In the wake of our improving abilities to treat the impaired nervous system, we are also learning how we might improve the functioning of the healthy nervous system. We can modulate our motor, cognitive, and affective systems in ways that potentially enhance us. Pharmacological enhancements are used widely in some circles and their use is likely to increase. Newer non-invasive stimulation techniques also have the potential to be used as enhancements. If we can make people “better,” should we? Neuro-enhancements raise deep ethical concerns about safety, compromised character, distributive justice, and coercion. Despite the ethical quandaries that arise, prohibition of enhancements is not a viable option. The role of health-care providers is likely to change in this approach to patients, which is the antithesis of what happens in psychoanalysis.
Students, academics and clinical professionals in the analytic community are encouraged to attend. Members of the general public are also welcome.
Educational Objectives: After attending, participants will be able to
1. Identify cognitive and affective systems for neural enhancement 2. Describe the ethical quandaries that arise from the practice of neural enhancement 3. Draw parallels between historical precedents and the possible evolution of cosmetic neurology
Information regarding CME credit for physicians:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American Psychoanalytic Association and the New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this Live Activity for a maximum of [2] AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners and presenters of this CME program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Information regarding CE credit for psychologists:
The New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. NYPSI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. APA-approved CE credits are granted to participants with documented attendance and completed evaluation forms. Upon receipt of the completed evaluation form, attendees will receive a PDF via email documenting CE credits.
Persons with disabilities: This building is wheelchair accessible.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: None of the planners and presenters of this CE program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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