NODA is a volunteer program that provides a reassuring presence to dying patients who would otherwise be alone in their expected final days. The workshop will include lecture, small-group exercises and large group discussion about several relevant end-of-life concepts, issues, and skills.

CME credit for this meeting is restricted to Beaumont Health employees, staff and affiliated providers only.

Release Date: November 9, 2021 --- Expiration Date: November 9, 2024Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hourThis lecture includes an overview of relevant terminology and concepts, presents a framework for spiritual and religious needs, and reviews recent findings and commentary regarding the provider's role. Several case studies concerning religiosity and spirituality, in both the adult and pediatric context are also shared and discussed. 

Release Date: December 18, 2018Review Date: January 12, 2020; February 10, 2022Expiration Date: December 18, 2024There are currently five US states that have passed legislation allowing physicians to practice physician assisted death, and many more that are considering passing similar laws. These “death with dignity” or “end of life option” laws prevent physicians from being prosecuted for prescribing medications to hasten death to terminally ill patients. This practice,...

Release Date: December 18, 2018Review Date: January 12, 2020; February 10, 2022Expiration Date: December 18, 2024This presentation will describe the historical development of clinical bioethics, explain the four principles of bioethics, and articulate the clinical ethics decision-making framework and how it relates to the principles of bioethics.This module is eligible for 1 hour of education on medical ethics.