Series Learning Objective(s):
 Explain the ethical dilemmas surrounding Goals of Care, Advance Directives and End of Life decisions

Target Audience:
BMC Physicians, Nurses, Other clinicians (residents, interns, PAs) Social Workers, Chaplains

Faculty and Planning Committee:
Barbara (Lorrie) Edwards, MD, Course Director
Sheryl Katzenak
Olorunfemi Adetoro
Agnes Woodlock, LICSW
Patricia Whynot, RN
Ellen Kolton, Activity Coordinator
Elizabeth Drury, CME Senior Program Operations Manager

The faculty and planning committee have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 
 

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Accreditation:

In support of improving patientcare, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.



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

Nurses:
1.0 Contact Hours

Social Workers:
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1 ethics continuing education credits.

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