Clinical Ethics: End-of-Life Care

Deakin Bioethics held an inaugural Clinical Ethics in End-of-Life Care on 16 December 2024. This was a one day, fully catered, interprofessional short course focused on clinical ethics in the context of end-of-life care for adult patients. The course was designed by Deakin Bioethics in collaboration with providers of the End of Life Law for Clinicians course, and clinicians involved in end-of-life care.

The course was held again on March 31st, 2025 and will next run in 2026 on Thursday May 28th. Participants explored the foundations of clinical ethics, with a focus on particular challenges for those working in end-of-life care.

Download the current course flyer here. Or click here for more information or to register. Providing a practical introduction to ethical decision-making, the course facilitates learning through the use of case studies and interprofessional, facilitated small group discussions.

To register your interest in training or education on this topic, please contact us at bioethics@deakin.edu.au