The Provincial Health Ethics Network (PHEN) is a non- profit, non- partisan organization which provides resources to Albertans to support systematic and thoughtful analysis of ethical issues in the health system. PHEN is currently funded by Alberta's Ministry of Health and Wellness.

Since the start of operations in 1996, PHEN has maintained an Edmonton and Calgary office. These offices act as 'hubs' in the network, linking individuals and organizations from across the province with each other and providing access to ethics resources.

PHEN is a registered society with a membership ranging from 200-400 individuals spanning all regions of the Province as well as Canada and around the world.

PHEN's offices aim to keep abreast of the ethics resource needs of users and stakeholders of the health system in Alberta and to continually adapt and respond to these as they arise. It strives to work closely with other bioethics centres and services in the province to work towards coordinated and consistent strategies for raising awareness, providing education, and delivering services related to bioethics, to Albertans.

Mission

To facilitate examination, discussion and decision-making with respect to ethical issues in health and health care.

Goals

  • Connection: To connect individuals and organziations with an interest in health ethics with each other and with health ethics resources.
  • Coordination: To work towards better coordination of ethics consultation, education and awareness-raising activities
  • Education: To provide support for ethical reflection and decision-making

Programmes & Services

Click here to learn more about the programs and services that PHEN offers.