Ethical and Legal Decision-Making. Medico legal aspects of PHC Part 3 - with Steve Bell

In this episode, we’re delving into one of the most complexand
critical topics in pre-hospital care, that of ethical and legal
decision-making. Whether respecting a patient’s autonomy,
determining capacity, or navigating complex end-of-life care
scenarios, these decisions often come withhigh stakes and no easy
answers. Balancing the duty to act with the need to respect
patients’ rights can be especially challenging in unpredictable
environments.


We’ll explore key issues such as managing refusal oftreatment,
honouring advanced directives, and addressing conflicts between
ethical obligations and legal requirements. Using real-world case
studies, we’ll discuss practical approaches to tackling these
dilemmas while safeguarding patients and providers.


In this episode, we’re joined by Steve Bell. Steve is an
NHSConsultant Paramedic and Consultant HEMS Paramedic with
extensive experience in pre-hospital care across ambulance trusts
and HEMS. Steve is also a published researcher and educator.





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