EM Monthly: Ethics Case-Based Discussions
Learning Objectives
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognise common ethical challenges in emergency medicine.
- Apply key ethical principles, including patient autonomy, beneficence, confidentiality and decision-making capacity, to complex clinical situations.
- Discuss the ethical considerations surrounding patients who refuse treatment and the management of such situations.
- Identify practical approaches to addressing ethical dilemmas in daily clinical practice.
Programme
The session will feature case-based discussions covering:
- Balancing respect for patient autonomy with the duty of beneficence.
- The validity of advance decisions and issues surrounding patient confidentiality.
- A live Q&A session, offering participants the opportunity to engage with the speakers and discuss further questions.
Moderators and Speakers
The discussions will be moderated by an expert panel:
- Dr Michela Cascio – Chair, EUSEM Young Emergency Medicine Doctors (YEMD) Section
- Dr Eva Diehl-Wiesenecker – Chair, EUSEM Ethics Committee
- Dr Carolina Spruyt – Consultant in Emergency Medicine
- Dr Bernard Foëx – Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine
Duration: 60 minutes
Join us for an engaging and practical discussion on some of the ethical challenges faced by emergency medicine professionals, with valuable insights to support clinical decision-making and everyday practice.
DATE & TIME
- 16.11.2026
- 17:00 CET
Registration
Participation is free. Please register in advance using the link below: