Session: Moral Distress at the Bedside: Caring for Severely Disabled Children (NHPCO's 13th Clinical Team Conference and Pediatric Intensive)

Monday, November 5, 2012: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM

Primary Presenter:

Kristin Meade, MD

Co-Presenter:

Sarah Friebert, MD

Area of Emphasis: Pediatric Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the growing population of children and young adults with complex, chronic conditions and the sources of distress felt by providers who care for this unique population
2. Describe the ethical principles that guide decision making in this unique population
3. Identify strategies that may help mitigate the distress experienced by direct care staff

Distress is, unfortunately, a common experience for medical, nursing and allied health staff who provide clinical care for children and young adults with complex, chronic conditions and severe neurologic impairments, both in the acute care setting and at home. In this workshop, we will review the ethical principles that apply to the care of this population, evaluate some of the newest research in this area, and discuss practical methods to mitigate some of this distress in order to create a sustainable and fulfilling work environment for providers.

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