Ethics and End-of-Life Care
Philosophy's field of ethics examines issues of right and wrong, good and bad, and moral obligation and duty. This session will focus on the complex ethical issues that arise in end-of-life care, such as the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, the use of palliative sedation, and the decision to forgo resuscitation. Research is evaluating the impact of end-of-life care interventions on patient outcomes and quality of life, including measures such as symptom management, psychological well-being, and satisfaction with care.
- Medical futility and the withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining treatment
- The management of symptoms and pain at the end of life
- Palliative care and hospice care
- Advance care planning and advance directives
- Ethics in end-of-life care for patients with dementia or cognitive impairment