Ethics and Law During End-of-Life
Ethics and Law During End-of-Life
Ethical and legal problems abound everywhere, and during end-of-life care the decisions and results are always more difficult. Over the years medical treatment and the law have become more and more complex. There is a delicate balance between doing too much and doing nothing at all. But where is the line? What can a health professional do and not do? This course will shed light on the current ethical and legal framework for end-of-life care. It will also provide a way to identify and handle these situations.
Length: 1 or 2 hours
Ethical and legal problems abound everywhere, and during end-of-life care the decisions and results are always more difficult. Over the years medical treatment and the law have become more and more complex. There is a delicate balance between doing too much and doing nothing at all. But where is the line? What can a health professional do and not do? This course will shed light on the current ethical and legal framework for end-of-life care. It will also provide a way to identify and handle these situations.
Handout: End-of-Life Glossary
Length: 1 or 2 hours