Ethics of Self-Determination in Medical Settings
DATE: Saturday, August 29, 2026
TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET // 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT // 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. PT // 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. MT
PLATFORM: Via Zoom Webinar
COST: $61
FEATURES:
- Live & Interactive Webinar
- Presentation Slides PDF & Additional Resources Included
- Provides for 3 CE hours of Ethics
This course explores the ethical principle of self-determination in medical settings, with a focus on the complex interplay between patient autonomy, beneficence, decisional capacity, and clinical competence. Designed for mental health and healthcare professionals, the training examines how to navigate ethical dilemmas when patients’ wishes may conflict with medical recommendations or family input. Through analysis of real-world case studies, participants will engage in critical thinking to evaluate ethical decisions and apply practical frameworks for respectful, patient-centered care. The course offers clinical recommendations for assessing decisional capacity, supporting informed consent, and promoting autonomy while upholding professional responsibility and ethical care delivery.
Upon completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Review and summarize social work code of ethics values, principles and standards.
- Analyze self-determination ethical dilemmas in case studies.
- Identify key ethical concepts and considerations in medical self-determination.




