Masterclass: NeuroPalliative Care and the Law – grappling with hard problems
Please join us at a free webinar on Thursday 19th March 16:00-17:30 GMT, developed by members of the Association for Palliative Medicine NeuroSIF along with colleagues from the Neurology Academy and the International Neuropalliatve Care Society.
International delegates are encouraged to attend this webinar; however, please note that the specific legal aspects discussed will be focussed on English law.
Topics for discussion:
What to do when assessing capacity is a hard problem?
Fluctuating capacity, executive dysfunction, interpersonal issues
With the best interest thing, how does that work?
Best interests and high risk, the multifactorial nature of best interests decision making, the place of emotion, blurring the boundaries
Speakers:
Alex Ruck Keene, Hon KC
Barrister & professor of law, Kings College London
Prof Richard Huxtable
Professor of medical ethics and law, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol
This webinar is free to attend as a result of sponsorship.
