Medical Ethics Training & Consultancy
This program provides an in-depth introduction to the field of medical ethics. Medical ethics provides a set of guiding principles that serve as the foundation for all medical care. Healthcare professionals and researchers utilize medical ethics to guide them in making the difficult decisions required of them every day.
Program Objectives
- To help hospitals create a culture of ethical excellence in clinical and affiliated practices.
- To make recommendations to public and private hospitals in Lagos State, and beyond, on matters pertaining to the ethical aspects of medical practice and the doctor-patient relationship.
- To enable participants to understand and practice the foundational principles of medical ethics through an examination of the essential features of the doctor-patient relationship.
- To assess the strengths and limitations of influential ethical theories and describe the person-centered ethics model, applying it to clinical case scenarios.
Key Benefits
- Understanding the role of ethics in medicine.
- Recognizing ethical issues in practice and addressing them systematically.
- Developing interventions to protect patient rights.
- Proposing solutions to conflicts and modifying patient care protocols to improve quality.
- Enhancing patient and family satisfaction.
- Providing staff with ethical education and moral support.
- Developing strategies to prevent future ethical issues and minimize the risk of legal liability.
Core Features
Participants will learn to:
- Identify and navigate ethical dilemmas in medical practice.
- Apply person-centered ethics to clinical case scenarios.
- Develop systematic approaches for dealing with ethical challenges in healthcare settings.
Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to:
- Enhance the quality of patient care by integrating ethical considerations into daily practice.
- Foster a culture of ethical excellence within their organizations.
- Minimize risks and ensure legal compliance through ethical decision-making.
This program is ideal for healthcare professionals, administrators, and researchers looking to enhance their understanding and application of medical ethics in real-world scenarios.
