HENKO NET has organized an online meeting that will bring together healthcare professionals, social workers, family members, activists, and ethics experts to discuss the emerging challenges surrounding the desire to die at home in an increasingly technological context. The event, titled “Dying at Home in the Digital Age,” aims to open a space for critical reflection from the perspective of applied ethics, with a focus on palliative care.
The session will be opened by Dr. Maylis Dubasque, whose talk will reflect on the desire to die at home, situated between personal choice and diverse socio-family realities. She will provide an introduction to the current historical context regarding the arrival of new technologies in palliative care.
The day will continue with two participatory roundtable discussions. In the first, Professor Véronique Avérous and Dr. Terry Simón will delve into the ethical challenges posed by the use of artificial intelligence in palliative care, with special attention to the role of the «trusted person» — a key figure in end-of-life decision-making. The second roundtable will address the challenges in the professional–patient relationship, as well as the growing tension between the virtual closeness enabled by technology and the physical presence demanded by humanized care.
The event will last for one and a half hours, will be held virtually, and will include live subtitles for simultaneous translation. A participatory methodology based on practical case studies will be used, allowing attendees to actively engage in the discussion.
Participation is free, but prior registration is required: Teams link
More information and program details can be found in the attached document: Canva link