Navigating Medical Neglect in Pediatric Decision Making
Panelists
Dan Benedetti, MD, MA
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Director of Pediatric Ethics Initiative
Core Faculty, Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society
Vanderbilt Health
Karen Lakin, MD, MSPH
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Section Head, Child Maltreatment
Medical Director, CARE Team
Vanderbilt Health
Michele Marsicano, Esq.
Division Counsel-Healthcare Operations
Office of Legal Affairs
Vanderbilt Health
Moderator
Allison M. McCarthy, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Core Faculty, Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society
Vanderbilt Health
This panel will address the ethical and legal complexities of shared decision making.
when there are concerns that the pediatric patient has suffered from medical neglect.
Ethics Grand Rounds
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026
12 p.m. | Virtually via Teams
Vanderbilt Health
Dr. Keith Meador and Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society are inviting you to a scheduled Teams Meeting.
Ethics Grand Rounds - Navigating Medical Neglect in Pediatric Decision Making
Meeting ID: 241 247 765 370 352
Passcode: Vz2yz7XH
CME
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)(tm). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sponsored by VUMC Ethics Committee and Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society