Ethical Dilemmas Working with Older Adults

When healthcare professionals work with seniors, gray areas are constantly encountered.  We treat seniors who are legally competent but not decisional.  But even if a senior is considered legally incompetent, are they are still entitled to voice opinions about their care?  How do you juggle adult children who are at conflicting with each other and the parent?  What are the best practices when seniors are self-neglecting?  Join us for this interactive discussion on professional ethics, personal values and practical strategies for social workers and nurses related to senior issues.

This course is suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels.  There is an introduction to identifying ethical dilemmas that can arise which is necessary and appropriate for beginners.  It also applies to intermediate levels expands upon the introductory level, focusing on the role of Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conducts that help guide professionals when dealing with these dilemmas with patients and families.