This webcast was designed to provide a better understanding of the legal and moral implications of thorny therapeutic decisions in the intensive care unit. Participants will learn what determines unethical or inappropriate therapy practices, how to refuse to provide the care and the consequences of a refusal. Information will be provided using lectures, case studies and audience participation.
Introduction to Webcast
When Is Therapy Unethical or Inappropriate? - Dan R. Thompson, MD
Understanding the Pediatrics Side - Daniel A. Beals, MD
Discussion of Case Studies - Dan R. Thompson, MD; Daniel A. Beals, MD
Faculty
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Daniel A. Beals, MD
Surgical Critical Care, Pediatric Surgery
Cornerstone Pediatric Surgery
Nicholasville, Kentucky, USA |
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Dan R. Thompson, MD, FCCM
Professor of Surgery and Anesthesiology
Albany Medical College
Albany, New York, USA |
Type of Activity:
This activity is intended to apply best practice methods for managing the ICU patient.
Competencies:
SCCM supports recommendations that will promote lifelong learning through continuing education. SCCM promotes activities that encourage the highest quality in education that will enhance knowledge, competence or performance in critical care practice. This activity will meet the following competencies:
- Practice Applications
- Quality Improvement
- Multiprofessional Teamwork
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this Webcast, participants will be able to:
- Verbalize the physician’s ethical obligations in providing appropriate therapy to enhance the quality of care for the individual
- Define the professional code of conduct for physicians and healthcare professionals in the ICU
- Identify the various factors for determining appropriate therapy in the adult and child
- Discuss the appropriate steps that need to be taken when refusing to comply with inappropriate or unethical modes of therapy
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
