Interdisciplinary Seminar Series

Informed consent, advanced directives and DNR: The nuts and bolts

Offered: October 27, 2008 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Room 1551, 1430 Tulane Avenue (SOM)

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General Objectives

Upon conclusion of this seminar, the student will be able to:

1. Express understanding of the concepts of informed consent, advanced directives and DNR;

2.  Express understanding of the legal principles behind informed consent, advanced directives and DNR; and

3. Given a detailed true-life medical scenario, identify and discuss ethical and legal issues associated with informed consent and end-of-life decision making. 

Students
Minimum Number: 4
Maximum Number: 10

Agenda

• Introduction

•  Informed consent

• Advanced directives/DNR

• Ethics involving end-of-life decision making

• Case scenario and discussion

• Conclusion and questions