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*24th PCS INTERNATIONAL Conference*
*Lisbon**, Portugal** (8^th -- 11^th October 2008)*
http://www.pcsi2008.org <http://www.pcsi2008.org/>
NEW ABSTRACT DEADLINE 12^th MAY 2008
CALL FOR PAPERS
The 24^th Patient Classification Systems International Conference will
be held in Lisbon, Portugal.
From Wednesday 8^th October to Saturday 11^th October 2008
Conference Venue: Sana Lisboa Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal.
This is a meeting where papers on any relevant topic related to patient
classification systems are most welcomed. Papers will be selected from
those submitted by the organisers using the criteria set out below. We
also welcome workshops proposals, as well as organized sessions and
poster presentations.
*ABSTRACTS*
Deadline 12^th May 2008
To submit your abstract go to http://pcsi2008.abstractcentral.com/ if
you wish to have a paper or poster considered for presentation at the
Conference.
Please submit your abstracts using the link provided at the Conference
Website (http://www.pcsi2008.org <http://www.pcsi2008.org/>). If you've
problems in submitting your abstract please contact Ceu Mateus
([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or Jason Sutherland
([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>).
Authors will be notified of acceptance no later then the 16^th of June
2008.
*WORKSHOPS*
If you are interested on organizing a workshop on the 8^th of October
(half-day or full day) please submit your proposal to Ceu Mateus
([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>) until the 30^th of May.
Proposals will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee of the Conference.
*IMPORTANT DATES*
Deadline for abstracts: May 12^th
Deadline for proposals for pre-conference workshops: May 30th
Notification of acceptance: June 16th
Early bird fee deadline: July 15th
Presenter's registration deadline: August 8th
Full paper deadline: September 5th
Conference dates: 8 -- 11 October
*REGISTRATION FEES (Euros) *
*Early Registration (before 15 July 2008) *
Participants* 460
Euros
Students** 150
Euros
Scientific Committee* 360 Euros
Accompanying Person *** 125
Euros
*Standard Registration (from 16 July 2008) *
Participants* 560 Euros
Students** 150
Euros
Scientific Committee* 360 Euros
Accompanying Person *** 125
Euros
* Registration fee includes membership fee of 60 euros.
** Proof required
*** Spouses, etc, who will participate in Conference Social Programme
only.
*KEYNOTE SPEAKERS *
* Elliott S. Fisher, Dartmouth Medical School and Center for
Healthcare Research and Reform, United States of America
* Enrique Bernal-Delgado, Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la
Salud, Spain
* Margarida Bentes, Iasist Portugal, Portugal
* Michael Drummond, University of York, United Kingdom
*Check conference website for details on Hardship Fund and Prizes.*
Further enquiries should be addressed to Ceu Mateus ([log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>)
Local Organising Committee
Carla Nunes (President)
Ana Luísa Cardoso
Ceu Mateus
Oscar Lourenço
Paulo Sousa
Sofia Crisostomo
ADMINISTRATIVE ENQUIRIES
General Organisation: Carla Nunes ([log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or Ceu Mateus ([log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>)
Registration and hotel secretariat: Maria de Jesus Bacalhau
(*[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>*)**
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Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública
Av. Padre Cruz
1600-560 Lisboa
Portugal
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