This QSS, launched 2024, was written by Lori Boyd, RT(R), BA, MA. The modules of this course cover the ways in which healthcare is challenging, and how MRTs can contextualize actions when things go wrong, such as with errors or mishaps, lapses in professional judgment, or during the final stages of care for patients. This quick self-study will examine these areas and consider some of the theory, best practices, philosophical foundations and recommendations proposed by experts, organizations and governing bodies. The focus will be on professionalism, managing errors in practice, end of life decision-making and care, and palliative care. It is accredited for 2.50 Category A/CAMRT credits. This is a recommended companion piece to another QSS by the same author, Applied Ethics for Healthcare Practitioners.
Upon completion of this self-study course, participants will be able to:
– Describe the characteristics of a profession and a health professional
– Describe the difference between ethical codes and patient bill of rights
– Discuss the prevalence of errors in healthcare practice
– Describe ways to reduce errors in healthcare practice
– Describe the four subcategories of euthanasia
– Discuss prominent legal cases surrounding medical aid in dying and cessation of treatment in Canada
– Describe the benefits of appointing a Power of Attorney for Personal Care or nominating a representative or agent to make health care decisions
– Describe the concept of palliative care and identify the benefits
– Explore the disadvantages of Advance Directives or Living Wills
This course is applicable to the Ethical Care Provider Micro Certificate: https://www.camrt.ca/micro-certificates/.