ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR PALLIATIVE CARE - PT

Course overview

The process of dying is probably understood best by none other than Hospice. The healthcare professionals in Hospice can explain various markers to the family as they stand by and watch their loved one slipping away. It is critical for clinicians involved with palliative care patients and their families to have a deep understanding and appreciation of ethics. This course will guide the clinician in an exploration of ethics and how it applies in palliative care. Course Outline: Chapter 1: Ethical Consideration of Life and Death Chapter 2: Due Care in Medical Ethics Chapter 3: Ethical Consideration of Incurable, Chapter 4: Ethical Consideration of Hospice and Palliative Care Chapter 5: Ethical Considerations and End of Life