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Mission
The purpose of the ELSI-WG Working Group is:
  • To draw attention to and raise awareness of ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI-WG) in health informatics.
  • To serve as a resource to help AMIA members and others address ethical, legal and social issues in professional and academic endeavors.
  • To identify additional resources and develop educational programs and curricular materials for AMIA members and others.
  • To conduct and support scholarly research aimed at identifying ethical, legal, and social issues in health informatics and at expanding discussions and analyses of these issues.


ELSI-WG Discussion List Information
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Benefits of membership

Current Working Group News
Goals, Leadership messages, Current projects, Upcoming events, Suggested Readings and Member News (awards, achievements)

Leadership
Names and contact information for the current leaders of the working group

Focus on Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues
Definitions and Standards of Practice

Roles in Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues
Job descriptions and qualification information for positions in this area

Documents: Reports / Papers / Presentations
ELSI-WG presentations at past AMIA Annual Meetings, White papers, and other reports

Resources
Resources of interest for Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues