Patients’ Rights Under COVID-19

Friday, January 22 @ 3PM EST in Egan 204 || Franciscan University of Steubenville

Co-Sponsored By

Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life
Health Care Civil Rights Task Force
Society of Catholic Social Scientists
Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network
Patients Rights Council
Life Legal Defense Foundation

While there is a common narrative that the unprecedented precautions and restrictions that have been imposed under COVID-19 have been done so for the “common good” and to protect the elderly and most vulnerable, the lived reality for patients and their loved ones has often been quite different. Hear from three experts on what is really happening behind the scenes under COVID-19 with patients in health care facilities and nursing homes, and their ability to receive care, visitation, and spiritual assistance.

Panelists

Bobby Schindler – Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network

Rita Marker – Patients Rights Council

Alexandra Snyder – Life Legal Defense

Moderator

Terrence McKeegan – Attorney and Adjunct Faculty, FUS