2007 Annual Meeting | Persistent Vegetative State: Evolving Medical, Ethical, and Legal Issues for the Neurologist

Date Wednesday 04/16/08

Time 06:45 AM - 08:30 AM Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Breakfast Seminar

Director(s) Jerome E. Kurent, MD, MPH, FAAN

Topic(s)

Learning Objectives Participants should understand key criteria necessary to establish the diagnosis of PVS; be able to determine prognosis for individual patients in PVS based on etiology, related pathophysiology, and specific time frames; understand the need for intensive family caregiver counseling and support; understand the role of palliative care and hospice for PVS patients; and understand how the ethical and legal framework bears on decision making by the neurologist.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Medical Knowledge, Systems-based Practice

Program Level Advanced

Recommended Audience Practitioner, Fellow, Academician, Resident, Nurse, Other

Event Timeline
06:30 AM - 08:30 AM		Breakfast
06:45 AM - 06:50 AM		Introduction Jerome E. Kurent, MD, MPH, FAAN
06:50 AM - 07:00 AM		Multi-Society Task Force on PVS - Practical Guidelines for the Neurologist James L. Bernat, MD, FAAN
07:00 AM - 07:10 AM		Neurological-Ethical Dilemmas and Decision Making for the Patient in the PVS James L. Bernat, MD, FAAN
07:10 AM - 07:15 AM		PVS, Permanent Coma, and the Minimally Conscious State: What Are the Limitations in the Neurologist's Ability to Prognosticate? James L. Bernat, MD, FAAN
07:15 AM - 07:20 AM		Questions and Answers James L. Bernat, MD, FAAN
07:20 AM - 07:35 AM		Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Neurological Decision Making for Patients Diagnosed with PVS - A Moving Target? Jay Wolfson, DrPH, JD
07:35 AM - 07:45 AM		Personal Reflections from the Trenches: Can We Avoid Repeating the Tragedy of Terri Schiavo? Jay Wolfson, DrPH, JD
07:45 AM - 07:50 AM		Questions and Answers Jay Wolfson, DrPH, JD
07:50 AM - 08:00 AM		The Role of Good Communication: Avoiding Conflicted Decision Making Jerome E. Kurent, MD, MPH, FAAN
08:00 AM - 08:15 AM		The Vital Role of Neuropalliative Care and Hospice: Issues of Patient Dignity and Family Caregiver Support Jerome E. Kurent, MD, MPH, FAAN
08:15 AM - 08:30 AM		Questions and Answers/General Discussion

Faculty Disclosures
Jerome E. Kurent, MD, MPH, FAAN	Dr. Kurent has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Young Clement Rivers, LLP.
James L. Bernat, MD, FAAN	Dr. Bernat has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Physician's Index for Ethics in Medicine. The institution of Dr. Bernat has received research support from National Institutes of Health UL1TR001086. The institution of Dr. Bernat has received research support from National Institutes of Health ME-1609-36174. Dr. Bernat has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Jay Wolfson, DrPH, JD	No disclosure on file

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