Ethics in Action: Dilemmas at the End of Life
Price range: $25.95 through $135.00
The principle that good clinical practice requires sound ethical practice can be especially true when dealing with patients facing the end of life. Working knowledge of key medical terminology is a pre-requisite in therapeutic conversations that determine course of treatment. Mental health professionals can play a pivotal role in end-of-life care where dilemmas of the human condition and intersection of diversity factors often complicate medical decisions. In this course, case examples from a hospital-based palliative care service will allow attendees to simulate ethical decision-making and interdisciplinary team participation while providing mental health assistance to patients at the end of life.
Continuing Education
Professional CE hours included with registration; choose your certificate type below.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the concept of death competence for practicing psychology in end-of-life care settings.
- List and define five ethical principles that guide professional behavior in palliative care.
- Describe how cultural diversity impacts provision of clinical care at the end of life.
