Palliative Care, Hospice, and Wellness

Ethics in Palliative Care

Ethics in Palliative Care will examine ethical issues that arise in palliative and end-of-life care. Healthcare professionals may face complex decisions involving patient autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, treatment choices, and quality of life. Topics may also include ethical decision-making, family disagreements, advance directives, and culturally sensitive care. Experts can discuss real-world clinical challenges and ethical frameworks that support fair and respectful decision-making. Ethics in Palliative Care will highlight the importance of understanding patient values and preferences while balancing medical responsibilities. Participants will gain a better understanding of how ethical principles can guide difficult decisions and promote respectful, transparent, and patient-centered care.