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Wednesday 6th February 2008

20:00-21:30 BST

GDC Core recommended subject

Mark Brennan

Deputy Director and Head of the Division of Clinical Education
Kent Institute of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of Kent

2 hours verifiable CPD

Early bird rate: £45.00/£35.00 Dental Channel subscribers*
(£55.00/£45.00 if booked on or after 1st February)

*Subscribers should call +44(0)20 8299 9742 to enrol at the subscriber rate


Lawandethics

Summary


Learning aim

To provide a practical introduction to key issues in dental ethics, law and professionalism, including consent and confidentiality

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will:

  • Have been introduced to and will be able to describe principles of dental ethics, law and professionalism
  • Have applied these principles to dental practice by case presentation and discussion
  • Have considered ethical and legal issues in their own practice and experience
  • Have been made aware of prevailing General Dental Council guidance on good clinical practice
  • Have taken part in a dental law clinic aiming to deal with common concerns

Requirements

  • Windows PC/Apple Macintosh* and broadband connection (a wired connection rather than wireless connection is recommended)
  • Basic computer skills

Whilst not necessary the following are recommended to make the most of the session

  • Webcam (*not supported on the Mac)
  • A microphone or headset
  • Glass of wine (or preferred alternative) and nibbles!

Joining instructions

1. Enrol in the course
(NB if you hold an annual subscription you should call +44 (0)20 8299 9742 to enrol at the subscriber rate)

2. Select learning paths and follow the instructions to register with our conferencing system. This will allocate your place and unique ID number (for CPD).

3. Once registered you will be sent confirmation and login details by return.

4. On the day login at least 15 minutes early to make sure you are ready to start. Don't forget your glass of wine or preferred alternative!

5. After the event complete the evaluation form and the certificate will be made available to download.

Test session

A test session will be held prior to the event if this is your first session or you would like a refresher. It is also an excellent opportunity to test a new webcam.


What do I do now?

Once you have enrolled select Learning Paths and follow the instructions. If you have any questions call +44 (0)845 644 6842/+44 (0)20 8299 9742 or email us.

DrSWilsonMark Brennan is a clinical educator and clinical ethicist. Mark qualified in medical ethics and law at King's College London (MA, 1991). He was the first lecturer in medical education to be appointed at Bristol University School of Medicine where he also taught medical ethics. He is an honorary associate dean in the postgraduate deanery for Kent, Surrey and Sussex (University of London), external examiner in ethics and law at King's College London and Birmingham University School of Dentistry, an honorary senior lecturer at Cardiff University and in the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust, and the education adviser to The Medical Defence Union. In 2006 he was appointed as a director and elected as a member of the governing body of the Institute of Medical Ethics. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Public Health and of the Higher Education Academy. His publications include The Practical Guide to Medical Ethics and Law (Pastest, 2nd edition, 2005) and Ethics and Law for the Dental Team (Pastest, 2006).


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