OVERVIEW

Ethics Vignette X: Oral Advance Directives is organized by American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM).

Start Date: 07/16/2024
Expires On: 05/01/2027

Description:
This ethical vignette discusses oral advanced directives. When a patient who is unable to make decisions for him/herself has made verbal advanced directives to a single family member, issues and disputes often arise among other family members about the actions the physician should take. This vignette reviews the limitations and legal aspects surrounding oral advance directives, also reviewing surrogate decision-making and family member conflicts of interest.

Credits

Accreditation Statement:
The AANEM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:
The AANEM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit Offered: 

  • 1 CME Credit
  • 1 CEU Credit



 

  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1 CEU

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