Session Objectives:

1. Articulate the definitions of pain and suffering, including the concepts of "total pain."
2. Discuss these terms relative to cultural variations and differences in beliefs and values about suffering.
3. Analyze a specific case with regard to the basic ethical principle of non-maleficence.
4. Understand the multi-factorial nature of suffering and how to balance witnessing with providing care and coping with caregivers' moral distress that can accompany witnessing pain and suffering.

Session date: 
09/12/2023 - 12:00pm EDT to 09/13/2023 - 1:00pm EDT
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Social Work (ACE)
  • 1.00 Participation
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