The Only Way is Ethics (SW17-02-07-1)

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SubjectMedico-legal / ethics
DescriptionConsent and ethics have been seen by some clinicians as just the boring paperwork that gets in the way of finishing the appointment on time. There can be a lot of confusion about the consent process, who can consent to treatment, and how to handle cases where there may be difficulties in obtaining consent. But lack of proper consent, ignorance of equality and diversity issues, and poor communication are leading to an increasing number of cases where the best interests of the patient are not being put first. This lecture will look at the practical issues of consent, how it is essential for the patient and the dentist, your legal and moral obligations, and how to avoid seeing these as burdens or obstacles. There will be an update on ethical practice, and the fundamental issues of equality and diversity within clinical practice: as well as the ethical side of consent, honest discussion with the patient, and conscientious treatment planning, leading to fair and equitable treatment for all. Remember: correct consent and ethical can prevent things going wrong, and having a unhappy patient with a serious complaint against the dentist or the practice.
Additional information

This meeting is run jointly between the Bristol BDA and Dept of Postgraduate Dental Education - Health Education England SW

REGISTRATION IS FROM 6PM, WITH THE ACTUAL LECTURE STARTING AT 6.30PM.

VenueFuture Inn Hotel, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & timeTuesday 7 February 2017, 18:00 to 22:00
LecturerDr Thomas O'Connor  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours2:30
Cost£35.00
Aims

Aims

  • To update on the ethical and legal reasons for consent
  • To explain what does and doesn’t count as consent
  • To discuss a practical approach to The Mental Health Capacity Act and Best Interests planning
Objectives

Objectives

  • To recognise the consent issues involved in general dentistry
  • To analyse your own working methods in relation to legal and ethical obligations
  • To identify the areas where your current consent process needs to be updated
  • To assess your team’s knowledge of equality and diversity relating to patients, staff and colleagues