Law and ethics in paediatrics 2020

Law and ethics in paediatrics is organized by Imperial College London and will be held from Feb 12 - 13, 2020 at St Mary's Hospital, London, England, United Kingdom.

Who Should Attend?
Open to doctors, nurses, students of medicine or law.

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.

Course Description:
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 Aims:
• 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.
• Acquisition of problem-solving skills necessary to solve practical problems in paediatric practice through debate and discussion.
• Familiarisation with the Coroner’s Court and the Coronial process.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.