August 10, 2010
*Time: 5:00 PM – 8:15 PM* (evening class)
3 CEU clock hours
Location: 115 Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road
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How do we balance the tension between honoring an individual’s wishes and promoting his best interests? When, if ever, are we justified in breaching confidentiality? When family members ask the medical team to “do everything” but the patient has expressed a wish to stop treatment, whose desires should prevail? If a patient requests futile treatment, should this be given? Even if, by doing so, we deny scarce resources to others? In this highly interactive workshop, we will use case analysis and discussion to examine the ethical foundations of practice and explore the role of social work in helping patients, families and team members address ethical dilemmas.
