WHAT WOULD YOU DO: WHOS IN CHARGE? 1 Contact Hours
Tracking # 20-604856
Course overview
Target Audience: The target audience for this education program is nurses who may have to deal with controversies that arise when child patients want treatment and parents oppose treatment. Course Overview: Nurses must deal with many ethical and legal challenges. The challenge of helping to resolve conflicts regarding treatment is significant. They must be aware of their roles and responsibilities as healthcare professionals when it comes to such conflicts. Nurses must also avoid giving personal opinions and must strive to maintain their objectivity. This education program provides nurses with information to help them deal with the challenges resulting from conflicts involving treatment. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 1. Discuss the legal rights and obligations of parents as they pertain to treatment of their children. 2. Describe how patients’ rights impact treatment decisions. 3. Identify strategies to help resolve dilemmas when parents and child disagree over treatment options.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.