OVERVIEW

Law and ethics in paediatrics is organized by Imperial College London and would be held during May 15 - 16, 2017 at St Marys Campus, London, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event basically for Pediatrics, doctors, nurses, students of medicine or law.

This is a two day course looking at Medical Law and Ethics as applied to Paediatric Practice, including negligence, confidentiality, child protection, research, end of life care, organ donation, reporting of deaths and the Coronial process which includes a visit to Westminster Coroner’s Court.

Course Objectives
Acquisition of basic knowledge of medical law and ethics relating to all aspects of paediatric practice, with an emphasis on legal principles and current professional guidance. Benefits of attending
The course will enhance your understanding of the ethical and legal principles of treating children. It includes the concepts of autonomy/capacity/best interests and negligence, as well as covering the topics of confidentiality and consent, child protection and The Children Act 1989, research ethics in children, end of life decision making and limitations to treatment and conflict resolution – a practical approach. It also looks at aspects of child death including the role of the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP), death certification and post mortem examinations, the Coroner's role and Inquests.

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
15 May, 2017
Event Start Date
Event End Date
16 May, 2017
Event End Date

SPECIALITIES

Pediatrics

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CONFERENCE VENUE

St Marys Campus
Norfolk Place
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