GP Autumn School: Medical Ethics I - Teaching Philosophical Bioethics (GP-LEEDS10OCT19D)

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SubjectzLegal and ethical issues
DescriptionTo navigate through the ethical minefield of new developments in modern General Practice. To learn about the theory and the principles involved. How to develop the skills required to teach Medical Ethics. A morning session to help the learner discover their moral compass and the basic principles of Medical Ethics. An afternoon session on the theory of euthanasia and dilemmas that occur with end-of-life decisions.
VenueThorpe Park Hotel and Spa, Leeds  View details
Date & timeThursday 10 October 2019, 08:45 to 17:00
LecturersStuart Calder & Nicki Williams  View details
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Course styleWorkshop
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

Introduction to Medical Ethics and a framework for resolving dilemmas

  • To introduce the philosophical concepts and competing theories governing medical ethics.
  • To examine Duty-based, Rights-based, Utilitarian and Virtue ethics individually and in detail.
  • To look at the historical background to these theories.
  • To examine some practical case histories from three major ethical perspectives.
  • To consider the duties of the doctor as in the past, and the changes in attitude that have occurred over the years.
  • To discuss the dilemmas that arise when the duty of a doctor may conflict with the rights of the patient.

 

End of Life Decisions

  • To identify the concepts of beings, human beings and persons and to establish what constitutes the value of life.
  • To discuss where life begins and ends.
  • To define and differentiate between “killing” and “letting die” from the standpoint of all the moral theories.
  • To examine both active and passive euthanasia.
  • To consider how the doctor’s conduct may influence others.
  • To discuss the doctrine of double effect.
  • To establish who takes responsibility for “omissions”.
  • To discuss a process to follow when considering withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.
Objectives

After the morning session

  • The learners will understand the difference between Duty-based, Rights-based, Utilitarian and Virtue ethics.
  • They will be able to describe the major ethical perspectives of personal case histories.

 

After the afternoon session

  • The learners will have a clear idea about the ethical and moral differences between "killing" and "letting die".
  • They will be able to differentiate between active and passive euthanasia.
  • They will have an understanding of how their perspective and conduct may influence the behaviour of others in the context of life and death decisions.
  • They will understand the principles of the doctrine of double effect.
  • They will understand more clearly where the doctor's individual responsibility lies in the case of "omissions".
  • They will appreciate the need for specific guidelines when withdrawing life-sustaining treatment and will have a framework from which they can operate these.