GP Autumn School: Teaching Philosophical Bioethics (GP07OCT20C)
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Subject | GP Prospective Trainers | ||
Description | Would 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. | ||
Additional information | Once you have booked your place, you will be able to access the zoom link via course documents under 'my courses'. Please do not share the link with others, only those with a place booked should have access. | ||
Venue | Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual View details | ||
Date & time | Wednesday 7 October 2020, 09:30 to 15:30 | ||
Lecturers | Stuart Calder & Nicki Williams View details | ||
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Course style | Workshop | ||
Catering | No catering | ||
CPD points | 5.500 | ||
Cost | No 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. | ||
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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. | ||