GP Autumn School: Teaching Philosophical Bioethics (GP07OCT20C)

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SubjectGP Prospective Trainers
DescriptionWould you like to learn more about medical ethics? Would you like to be more confident teaching medical ethics to your trainees? Would you like to discover more about the ethics of end of life care? In the first half we look at discovering your moral compass and examine competing theories and principles governing medical ethics. We examine some practical case histories from 3 major ethical perspectives. In the second half we examine the theory of euthanasia and the dilemmas that occur with end-of-life decisions.
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VenueVirtual (Zoom), - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 7 October 2020, 09:30 to 15:30
LecturersStuart Calder & Nicki Williams  View details
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Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points5.500
CostNo charge
Aims

To introduce the philosophical concepts and competing medical theories; to examine some practical case histories from major ethical perspectives; to define passive and active euthanasia, the doctrine of double effect and who takes responsibility for omissions; too discuss the process to follow when considering withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.

Objectives
  • To understand the difference between Duty-based, Rights-based, Utilitarian and Virtue Ethics, and describe the major ethical perspectives of personal case histories.
  • To have a clear idea about the ethical and moral differences between active and passive euthanasia, and the doctrine of double effect.
  • To understand more clearly where the doctor's individual responsibility lies in the case of 'omissions'.
Learning outcomes

After the course, the delegate should be able to understand the competing theories and principles governing medical ethics, and be confident in their understanding of the ethical issues surrounding end of life care; as well as having some new ideas and increased confidence teaching Ethics to their trainees.