In-Person & Virtual

Location: Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center – Bouras Auditorium

The 16th Annual Humanistic Medicine Symposium examines the bioethical dimensions of integrating AI into clinical decision-making, ensuring technology aligns with patient autonomy and trust. We will explore how AI-driven insights can improve health outcomes while preserving the moral foundations of care. This event highlights pathways for using intelligent systems to deepen compassion and strengthen the human connection at the heart of healthcare.

Accreditation

Atlantic Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Each session will be valued at 1.0 credit. Atlantic Health is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2.0 prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

The NJ Board of Nursing recognizes that a registered professional nurse may obtain continuing education hours from the successful completion of continuing medical education courses recognized by the American Medical Association; one hour for each 60 minutes of attendance.

Continuing medical education hours are also accepted by accredited nursing specialty organizations i.e., ANCC for recertification.

Learning Objectives

1. Discover the ethical principles that guide the responsible integration of artificial intelligence into clinical decision‑making, with a focus on patient autonomy, informed consent, transparency, and the preservation of humanistic care.

2. Evaluate real‑world applications of AI in healthcare to identify potential biases, risks, and safeguards that support equitable and ethical patient outcomes.

3. Apply bioethical frameworks to emerging AI‑driven clinical scenarios in order to develop strategies that balance technological innovation with clinician judgment, patient-centered communication, and the moral responsibilities of healthcare professionals.

James Barr MD

Chief Medical Officer, Atlantic Accountable Care Organization

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