Legal issues related to palliative care Price - $30.00 (USD) A broad legal consensus has developed around issues of end-of-life care in the United States. The clear and consistent legal principles directing treatment limitation, decision making for patients who lack capacity, the use of opioids are discussed, as well as the legal aspects of the more controversial issues of physician-assisted suicide and futility. Estimated time to complete topic: 1 hour. Participants will receive 1 hour of CME category 1 credit after test and evaluation of this topic are successfully completed. The Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - Release date: August 22, 2003 - Last release date: April 1, 2009 - Expiration date: March 31, 2011

	Legal issues related to palliative care $30.00