Eating at Risk: Conversations with a Healthcare Lawyer

Eating at Risk: Conversations with a Healthcare Lawyer is organized by Dietitians of Canada (DC) / Les Dietetistes du Canada.

Description:
Registered Dietitians working with patients with dysphagia are often faced with challenging situations that bring feelings of worry and anxiety about liability. Healthcare lawyer Parmis Gourdarzi-Malayeri explains the legal considerations pertaining to the complexities of dietetic dysphagia management and eating at risk, busts common myths and explains best practices to protect ourselves from liability. This webinar was hosted by the Gerontology Network, Dysphagia, Assessment and Treatment Network, and the Home Care Network.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, participants will increase their knowledge about risks of liability with respect to dysphagia care, and understand best practices that will help to protect against liability.