Behavioural Economics as a Tool for Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment? Theory and Evidence
The Brain, Behavior and Cancer Seminar Series welcomes Eric Finkelstein, PhD on July 22, 2021 when he will present a virtual lecture on "“Behavioural Economics as a Tool for Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment? Theory and Evidence.”
Dr. Finkelstein is Professor of Health Services and Systems Research and Executive Director of the Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore and Research Professor, Duke Global Health Institute, Durham NC. In his presentation Dr. Finkelstein will introduce classical economic theory and deviations from this theory, (including time inconsistent preferences, loss aversion, probabilistic assessment bias and other biases) and their relationships to health and health seeking behaviors. He will present examples of how these theories can be used to potentially improve health outcomes.Date/Time:
Date/Time. July 22nd, 2021 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Join via Zoom: Click here for the Zoom link and enter the following Meeting ID: 922 2010 2473
CME Faculty Disclosure. In accordance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education requirements on disclosure, information about relationships of presenters with commercial interests (if any) will be included in materials distributed at the time of the conference.
Continuing Medical Education Credit. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded .10 continuing education units (CEUs) which are equal to 1.0 contact hours.
For More Information. Please contact Darren Gilmartin at gilmartind@upmc.edu.
