In the acute care setting, we often ask families to make challenging decisions regarding their
loved ones’ preferences and choices for end of life care when these individuals can no longer
make those decisions themselves. In this presentation we aim to outline fundamental
concepts and misconceptions surrounding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”), the
administration and withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies, and the framework provided by
regulatory bodies for medical professionals to approach these situations.
*The program is not offered by Centre for Resilience, Learning & Growth – it is led by a community partner. However, we wanted to share information about the program as it may benefit the communities we work with.
Who is this for?
Anyone interested in learning more about ethics and end-of-life care.
Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
In Partnership With
The Centre for Clinical Ethics (CCE) was established in 1982 to oversee the ethics needs of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Toronto) and St. Michael’s Hospital. They enable members of the health care community to identify and resolve ethical issues which arise in the clinical setting.
Cost
$Free
$Free
Program Schedule Details
12:00 am
Virtual
March 26, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
