E2023 TIEP Module 4: Medical Ethics in Pediatric Trauma

In the dynamic realm of healthcare, the ethical considerations surrounding pediatric trauma demand a nuanced understanding to ensure the well-being of the youngest and most vulnerable patients. This module will delve into the complex intersection of medical practice and ethical decision-making, providing insights into the unique challenges posed by pediatric trauma scenarios. Join us as we explore the principles, dilemmas, and best practices that guide healthcare professionals in delivering compassionate and ethically sound care to children facing traumatic medical situations.

Please read the follow the papers and answer the corresponding questions to complete the module. 

To pass, you need to score 100% on each quiz. Completion of the course evaluation is required to claim your credit for this course. 

Target Audience

Emergency Room and Trauma Care Clinicians.

Learning Objectives

  • Explore considerations in ethical decision making in a variety of patient situations.
  • ​​​Discuss ethical factors to consider when managing law enforcement access to patients.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 ANCC
  • 4.00 Attendance
    • 4.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
12/20/2023
Course expires: 
12/20/2026

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

It is our intent that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts. It is not assumed any potential conflicts will have an adverse impact on these presentations. It remains for the audience to determine whether the speaker’s outside interest may reflect a possible bias, either the exposition or the conclusions presented.                                                                                                               

Planning committee members and presenter(s) have disclosed they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing selling re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients and have disclosed that no conflict of interest exists with the presentation/educational event.

 

 

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, Children’s Minnesota 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.

Children’s Minnesota takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific interest of its accredited continuing education events.

Credit Statement:

AMA

Children’s Minnesota designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent to their participation in the activity.

ANCC

Children's Minnesota designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 4.0 ANCC nursing contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

This program offers 4.0 contact hours of continuing education.  Most medical professional organizations accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  It is the individual’s responsibility to determine whether an education activity meets the continuing education requirements of their respective licensures and/or professional boards.  Go to your respective organization’s website for more detailed information regarding credit requirements.

Available Credit

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 ANCC
  • 4.00 Attendance
    • 4.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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