Speaker(s): 

Max F. Kramer, PhD, Senior Clinical Ethics Fellow, Ethics Center, UCLA - has nothing to disclose

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

1. Differentiate and compare futility-related concepts

2. Understand the relationship between medical futility and the professional ethical obligations of the physician

3. Critically assess proposed standards for medically inappropriate treatment

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Michelle Meyer, PhD, JD, HEC-C, F. Daniel Davis, PhD, HEC-C, Sharon Gray, MA, BSN, RN, HEC-C, Daniel J. Hoegen, MSW, LSW, HEC-C, Christopher Chabris, PhD, Greg Burke, MD, John Pagnotto, MD, Elizabeth McDonald, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, Linda Page, RT, Ronald Napikoski, RT, Dean Parry, RPH, Kaylee Kachurka, PA-C, Erin Hall- Melnychuk, PhD, Anne Kasper, LPC, BBC have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

April Morgan, EdD and Christen Mowad, MD

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None