Medical Ethics (MED-LEED06DEC17)

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SubjectzLegal and ethical issues
DescriptionThis session explores the ethical principles that underpin the analysis and handling of difficult issues.
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Delegates are invited to bring cases to the day for discussion.

VenueRoom 2.17a + 2.17b, HEE Leeds Office, Leeds  View details
Date & timeWednesday 6 December 2017, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerDr James Thomas Eccles  View details
Target audience

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Course styleWorkshop
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD points6.000
CostNo charge
Aims
  • ethics of healthcare at the end of life
  • mental capacity and medical treatment
  • advance directives and living wills
  • deciding when not to resuscitate
  • withdrawing medical treatment
Objectives
  • The ethical principles of medical assessment and treatment
  • The nature of ethical dilemmas in individual clinical practice
  • The use of National and local healthcare ethics resources