Program Description: 
The use of psychiatric advance directives (PADs) is growing nationwide. This presentation will explore how PADs are structured, how they can be used across different states, and how they could interact with the current legal and historical context of civil commitments in Wisconsin. We will also explore the various medico-legal quandaries associated with the use of PADs including the concept of a Ulysses pact/contract. Lastly, we will discuss the current efforts to advocate for legal change in Wisconsin to potentially adopt PAD legislation.
 
Bioethics and Medical Humanities Grand Rounds provides a monthly forum for teaching participants to resolve cases based on the best ethical practices. Bioethics and Medical Humanities Grand Rounds also provides information on any legislative changes that occur so that clinicians are ready to implement them. The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities is the only clinical ethics center in Wisconsin. The faculty are leaders in clinical ethics and set the agenda for clinical ethics practice in Southeastern Wisconsin.
 
Key Words: Bioethics, Clinical Ethics, Health Care Ethics, Medical Ethics, Medical Humanities
Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Describe the structure and purpose of psychiatric advance directives (PADs), including key components like treatment preferences, care provider choices, and emergency contacts.
  • Examine the critiques and barriers to PAD adoption, including disability rights concerns, legal conflicts, and ethical dilemmas.
  • Explore medico-legal and ethical considerations of PADs, such as the concept of Ulysses contracts and balancing autonomy with treatment needs.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Arthur R. Derse, MD, JD
Professor and Director
Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Speaker:
Ryan Emhoff, MD
Resident Physician (PGY-3)
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Arthur R. Derse
  • Ryan Emhoff
 

Contact

Name: 
Kris Tym
Email: 
[email protected]

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
04/23/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Virtual Meeting
Milwaukee, WI
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
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