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Ethics and the Law course
Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
30 minutes
Subject matter expert
e-Learning for Healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Endorsed By
NHS Health Education England
This session gives an overview of ethics and the law including ethical principles, competence and capacity as well as the legal framework for the treatment of young people over 16 years of age.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Define the four ethical principles
- Outline the five situations in which life-sustaining treatment can be withheld or withdrawn from children
- Explain when a young person has the competence and capacity to consent
- Describe when a young person can refuse treatment
This session gives an overview of ethics and the law including ethical principles, competence and capacity as well as the legal framework for the treatment of young people over 16 years of age.
Instructors / Speakers
Laura Roe,
Paediatric Consultant
Laura Roe is a general paediatric consultant with a special interest in oncology and paediatric palliative care working at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.
Title
Ethics and the Law course
Speciality
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Paediatric, Palliative care
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Access Duration (in months)
12
Programs this course belongs to
Modules this course belongs to
Online
1.5 hours
$39.00
Price:
$19.00
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