CONTROVERSIES IN HEALTH CARE ETHICS

There is a growing interest in medical ethics stemming from an increase in complex decision-making and other ethical dilemmas. This seminar will assist health care professionals who struggle with questions concerning what is right when facing difficult situations. Participants will explore case examples and discuss realistic circumstances that health care professionals face in today's health care environment. We will explore ethical approaches to issues involving confidentiality, conflicts of interest, deception, disagreements over care, self-determination, informed consent, refusal of treatment and capacity.