General Information

Palliative Care and Ethics Conference
May 16 & 17, 2013

Description:

This 2-day workshop is aimed to enhance the healthcare professionals understanding of ethical issues that can arise in end of life care. A combination of speakers, break out groups and case discussions will provide participants and opportunity to expand their understanding of end-of-life care and the ethical issues that are pertinent in that care, as well as their capacity to deal with these issues.

Objective:

The objective of the course is to educate the participants on the major ethical issues related to palliative care and hospice care, in particular:

• Examining ethical questions arising in the care for the dying
• Reflecting on philosophical and religious queries at the end of life
• Providing examples and experiences to better articulate the ethical issues in end-of-life care

Continuing Education Credits:

13.8 credits have been approved for nurses. Continuing Education credits for Chaplains and Social Workers are pending.

Please Register Soon, Maximum 100 Participants only.

Registration Fee:

• $150.00 (before 3/31/13)
• $180.00 (after 3/31/13)

Breakfast and Lunch included in the registration fee.

For more information please contact:

Glory Smith; smithg@duq.edu or: 412.396.4504