Ethical Issues in End of Life Care
A series of five study days covering:
Day 1 Ethical Principles & Clinical Decision Making – 12th Septmber 2008
Learning outcomes:
- define ethics as a concept
- demonstrate an awareness of differing theories of ethics
- identify ethical principles that arise from these theories
- discuss the process of making clinical decisions
- understand how ethical principles can be applied in clinical decision making
Day 2 The Mental Capacity Act – 26th September 2008
Learning outcomes:
- describe the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act
- identify the underlying principles of the act
- know how capacity should be assessed & by whom
- discuss the notion of ‘best interests’
- have an awareness of how the act is applied in practice
Day 3 Whose Choice is it Anyway – 13th October 2008
Learning outcomes:
- define autonomy & choice
- recognize how the ability to choose is affected by illness
- understand the concept of ‘rights & duties’ in relation to choice
- demonstrate an awareness of how to support autonomy through
- advocacy and advanced care planning
Day 4 Consent & Power Of Attorney – 27th October 2008
Learning outcomes:
- recognize the importance of consent
- identify the difference between informed & implied consent
- demonstrate how to obtain informed consent
- understand power of attorney in relation to the Mental Capacity Act
- discuss the notion of advanced decisions in the context of mental capacity & consent
Day 5 Current Ethical Dilemmas – 14th November 2008
Learning outcomes:
- demonstrate an understanding of ethical theory & practice in relation to current ethical dilemmas, including assisted dying, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, food & fluids and complex clinical decision making
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: all health & social care workers who would like to increase their awareness & understanding of ethical issues in relation to end of life care
Time and Venue: 9.30am to 3.30pm at
St Catherine's Education Centre
Cost: £250 ~ includes handouts, refreshments
and lunch
It is possible to book individual study
days at £65 per day