Ethical Dilemmas in Dementia Care – The Mental Capacity Act in Action

Session Overview

This three hour interactive face to face session on  Ethical Dilemmas in Dementia Care will cover:

• Shared decision-making: The rights of the person with dementia, their family, LPA and professionals
• The ethics and law of withdrawing and withholding treatment at end of life
• The ethical dilemma of truth and lies in dementia care

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the legal status and implications of the Advance Care Planning process in accordance with the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Explain relevant legislation and guidance, for example, the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the Mental Health Act (2007) as they relate to end of life care.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the legal status and implications of the Advance Care Planning process in accordance with the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Demonstrate understanding of professional and legal frameworks with regard to patient consent, confidentiality, autonomy, advance directives, mental health legislation, organ donation, communicable disease notification, and legal aspects related to patients
• Appreciate the dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights and carers wishes

Details

• Length: 3 hours
• Suitable for: Health and social care professionals working in the community, hospitals and care homes
• Delivered: Online via Microsoft Teams
• Funding: Fully funded for Cheshire East Place Staff
• Cost: A charge is applied for anyone working outside the funded area of £65 per person. 

Funded for Cheshire East Place staff.

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