Northwest AHEC
Course Number: 70428
Exploring Ethics: Autonomy, Dementia, and the Problem of Moral Distress
Mar 23, 2023 - 12:00 PM EDT to 01:00 PM EDT
Amanda Pearson
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Event Description:
There are TWO viewing options - Webex or In-person.
This interdisciplinary activity is free, however, you must pre-register by 10 AM (ET) on March 23 to be able to attend.
Moral distress is an important concept in the health professions. We tend to think of those who suffer from moral distress as the “heroes” of the story – battling legal, financial, and bureaucratic hurdles to get the best care for their clients. However, can moral distress ever impede patient well-being and autonomy?
Objectives
Analyze the concept of moral distress.
Discuss how moral distress relates to the health professions.
Apply the concept of moral distress to the care of clients with dementia.
Available Credits
Audience
Physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, hospital chaplains, clergy, social workers, psychologists, counselors, allied health professionals and all others interested in emerging ethical issues in health care.
Speakers
Dena Davis, JD, PhD