Grand Rounds - Oct. 29, 2021
"Informed Consent: Don't be Sued for Assault"
Speaker: Jeffrey Spike, PhD, Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, George Washington University School of Medicine; Member, Children's National Hospital Ethics Committee; Affiliate Faculty, Center for Biomedical Ethics and Humanities
Objectives
- Define the ethical basis of informed consent within the context of bioethics and patient autonomy.
- Describe the elements and process of obtaining informed consent in a variety of situations.
- Understand legal liability and the importance of documentation and obtaining an ethics consult.
Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals
Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at 541-706-4680, [email protected]. For CME or Clerkship questions, contact Sheila Jordan, MMGT, CHCP, Manager of Continuing Medical Education at 541-706-6780, [email protected].
