Christian Doctors to Explore Healthcare, Bioethics at National Meeting.News Editors/Health/Medical Writers BRISTOL, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2004 America's largest faith-based doctor organization, the Christian Medical & Dental Associations, will hold its annual conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center June 9-13. The 17,000-member Christian Medical & Dental Associations, a national organization that provides expert testimony Testimony about a scientific, technical, or professional issue given by a person qualified to testify because of familiarity with the subject or special training in the field. in Congress and is closely involved in the stem cell stem cell In living organisms, an undifferentiated cell that can produce other cells that eventually make up specialized tissues and organs. There are two major types of stem cells, embryonic and adult. and cloning debates, will meet to discuss the future of medicine, bioethics bioethics, in philosophy, a branch of ethics concerned with issues surrounding health care and the biological sciences. These issues include the morality of abortion, euthanasia, in vitro fertilization, and organ transplants (see transplantation, medical). , faith and health and world missions. "CMDA's purpose is to equip physicians to be the kind of doctor we all want--competent and compassionate professionals who treat their patients' psychological and spiritual needs in addition to their physical needs," said David Stevens, MD, executive director of CMDA CMDA Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (India) CMDA Christian Medical & Dental Association CMDA Capital Markets Development Authority (Fiji) . "We want to be doctors that our patients can trust. That's what the doctor-patient relationship doctor-patient relationship, n in-teraction between a physician and a patient. is all about." Convention speakers include: Patricia Sulak, MD, director and founder of the Scott and White Sex Education Program "Worth the Wait"; Chip Dodd, PhD, co-founder and Executive Director of the Center for Professional Excellence; cancer survivor and renowned speaker Candy Colley Wood; William Peel, co-author and faculty member of the highly successful course, The Saline Solution saline solution n. A solution of any salt, usually an isotonic sodium chloride solution. Also called salt solution. Saline solution A solution of sterile water and salt used in a variety of medical procedures. , designed to teach doctors how to share their faith with their patients; Dr. Hal Habecker, senior pastor of Dallas Bible Church and former CMDA General Director; and CMDA Executive Director and author of Jesus, MD, David Stevens, MD. Session topics include Sex and the Reproductive Revolution, History of Eugenics eugenics (y  jĕn`ĭks), study of human genetics and of methods to improve the inherited characteristics, physical and mental, of the human race. And Its Relevance to the Genetic Era, Medical Missions in the Emerging 21st Century, Ethical Dilemmas in Practice Management, A Hippocratic Approach to the Malpractice Crisis and much more. The convention will run from Wednesday, June 9 until Sunday, June 13 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center on Lake Grapevine. Hundreds of medical experts are available for media interviews on a wide variety of topics, from the morning-after pill to stem cell research, from international missions to the connection between prayer and health. A concert featuring Anthony Burger on Friday, June 11 from 7:30-8:30 pm is open to the public. One of gospel music's premier musicians, Anthony Burger delivers Christian entertainment and an inspirational story through his testimony of God's healing. Tickets are $10.00 and are available at the door. The Dallas Area Chapter of Christian Medical & Dental Associations has approximately 650 members. The student-focused ministry has active groups at the University of Texas at Southwestern Medical School, the University of North Texas Healthcare System at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, and Baylor College of Dentistry/TAMUS. "The student ministry's main focus is to help Christian medical and dental students navigate the rough waters of an ever-changing healthcare system while experiencing the growth and joy their faith affords them," says Stanton Cobb, DDS (1) (Digital Data Storage) See DAT. (2) (Data Dictionary System) See QuickBuild and OpenDDS. (3) (Dataphone Digital S , CMDA Area Director, Professor at Baylor College of Dentistry Baylor College of Dentistry (BCD), located in east Dallas, Texas (USA), is the dental education unit of the Texas A&M University System, and a component of the Texas A&M Health Science Center. and graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) is a conservative evangelical theological seminary located in Dallas, Texas. DTS has extension campuses in Atlanta, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Tampa and a multi-lingual online education program. . Media representatives wishing to cover the events should contact the CMDA Media Department at 423-844-1000 or toll free at 888-231-2637 for free admission, press kits and conference schedules. For more information, log onto www.cmdahome.org. |
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