ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY Dr Jas Sachdeva 7 th June 2013 Jas Sachdeva
Plan Description 20 min Presentation 30 min 3 Scenarios 10 min each An example to discuss 2 breaks ! Questions, feed back and close 10 min
Objectives Understand principles of medical ethics Understand Mental Capacity and legislation Understand some examples of ethical dilemmas
Ethics? Ethics seeks to resolve questions dealing with human morality Good vs.. evil Right vs. wrong Virtue vs. vice Justice vs. crime
Theories… A morally right act: -good outcome, or consequence- Consequentialism -the action's adherence to a rule/duty Deontology -the role of character - Virtue ethics -personal identity through story-Narrative ethics
Principles Autonomy Beneficence Non maleficence Justice Childress 2001
Name some dilemmas Discussion
The talk AjT8http:// AjT8 2mVHIhttp:// 2mVHI
Videos and discussion 63jQs4 Emily's safety 10http:// 63jQs4 pvkbo restraint 10http:// pvkbo HdCIc dementia end of life care 10http:// HdCIc
Ethical grid
Questions and discussion Thank you!