SLP Course Details
Course # 3281
Ethics & Dysphagia Management
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Course Abstract
When evaluating and treating adult patients with dysphagia, the SLP is often confronted with ethical dilemmas. A review of pertinent case law and principles of medical ethics will introduce a discussion about the SLP's relationship to the patient, payer, and physician in regards to decision making about quality of life issues. An example of one hospital's Speech-Language DepartmentL
This course was recorded on January 23, 2009
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Course Learning Outcomes
Preview Exam- After this course, participants will be able to state principles of biomedical ethics.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain advance directives.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe case law related to nutrition and hydration.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain malpractice and legal implications.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe SLP's role in palliative care.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Welcome & Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | State principles of biomedical ethics |
| 10-20 Minutes | Discuss advance directives |
| 20-35 Minutes | Describe case law related to nutrition and hydration |
| 35-45 Minutes | Discuss malpractice and legal implications |
| 45-55 Minutes | Describe SLP's role in palliative care |
| 55-60 Minutes | Questions & Answers |
Average Rating (300 Reviews)
Most Recent Comments
Displaying 100 most recent comments out of 300 reviews
Review by: Member
on January 2, 2013
clear & concise
Review by: Member
on December 27, 2012
case study examples, clear explanations by presenter
Review by: Member
on December 18, 2012
Presenter's knowledge of topic and explanations.
Review by: Member
on December 16, 2012
It included a lot of information that was directly pertinent to daily decision-making in my wor,.
Review by: Member
on December 16, 2012
presented in a way that I could apply to my veryday work.
Review by: Member
on December 14, 2012
Good examples. Clarity of definitions.
Review by: Member
on December 12, 2012
Very knowledgeable presenter
Review by: Member
on December 11, 2012
functional information, realistic case studies and a knowledgeable speaker.
Review by: Member
on December 6, 2012
well organized; gave food for thought
Review by: Member
on December 6, 2012
Smooth delivery, content organized, concise and pertinent.
Review by: Member
on December 1, 2012
Great examples for SLPs without getting bogged down in a lot of legal terms
Review by: Member
on December 1, 2012
This course covered ethics and counseling and laws, which are not topics in which we are well educated while in school.
Review by: Member
on November 30, 2012
organization
Review by: Member
on November 28, 2012
Clear, concise, interesting. Wonderful presentation.
Review by: Member
on November 26, 2012
well presented, well organized, and good content
Review by: Member
on November 26, 2012
Well presented! Clear and to the point.
Review by: Member
on November 20, 2012
explanations, examples
Review by: Member
on November 18, 2012
very easy to follow
Review by: Member
on November 15, 2012
content
Review by: Member
on November 4, 2012
It was very informative and well presented.
Review by: Member
on November 3, 2012
Course was informative.
Review by: Member
on October 30, 2012
The research information and citing of court cases were tied in very well, and very clearly, to everyday examples of ethical dilemnas I may encounter in my work setting (Skilled nursing and long term care).
Review by: Member
on October 27, 2012
Well presented and relevant information.
Review by: Member
on October 25, 2012
Detailed information and cases to use as reference, examples
Review by: Member
on October 21, 2012
I have always wanted to hear this topic discussed by someone well reknowned in the field of dysphagia. Her insights may help me make decisions in the workplace.
Review by: Member
on September 23, 2012
Good functional information
Review by: Member
on September 8, 2012
Adequate coverage
Review by: Member
on September 2, 2012
excellent organization and explanation
Review by: Member
on August 11, 2012
The presenter was experienced and knowledgeable on the topic. She provided real life examples to various scenarious of dysphagia treatment and options to consider at the end of life.
Review by: Member
on August 8, 2012
Excellent presentation of timely and important information.
Review by: Member
on August 7, 2012
Excellent case examples which makes it much easier to understand!
Review by: Member
on August 7, 2012
Very informative as it answered many ethical questions I have had when working with dysphagia patients.
Review by: Member
on August 1, 2012
Information can be used to improve conversations with pts, caregivers and staff
Review by: Member
on July 24, 2012
Excellent review of the myths about artificial nutrition and hydration
Review by: Member
on July 17, 2012
This imformation is so important for SLP's working with dysphagia.
Review by: Member
on July 16, 2012
Ease of use.
Review by: Member
on July 5, 2012
The presentation presented practical information regarding how to apply the information to practice. I particularly enjoyed the myth vs. fact section.
Review by: Member
on July 4, 2012
case studies and related discussion
Review by: Member
on July 1, 2012
Great organization. Very helpful for my current practice.
Review by: Member
on June 29, 2012
Presenters experiences, evidence to support recommendations/decisions
Review by: Member
on June 28, 2012
Nancy is very knowledgable. She gave interesting examples and questions that make one think about looking at a problem from different angles and perspectives.
Review by: Member
on June 27, 2012
applicable to my current practice
Review by: Member
on June 25, 2012
It was a good review and information was brief and to the point.
Review by: Member
on June 7, 2012
need more examples
Review by: Member
on June 6, 2012
All
Review by: Member
on May 27, 2012
Layout was easy to understand and follow
Review by: Member
on May 23, 2012
Very informative
Review by: Member
on May 17, 2012
organization and ease of understanding
Review by: Member
on May 10, 2012
easy to understand, to the point. very effective
Review by: Member
on April 29, 2012
Good information, along with practical application that directly impacts the way I will handle dysphagia patients/families in my current practice setting.
Review by: Member
on April 27, 2012
Excellent information
Review by: Member
on April 21, 2012
content was clearly stated, interesting and pertinent. case studies interesting, quiz challenging.
Review by: Member
on April 18, 2012
Speaker and information shared
Review by: Member
on April 12, 2012
a lot of valuable information related in a straightforward manner. This is a somewhat difficult topic but pervades one's practice in the acute care setting. The mindfulness, the challenge to really think about, question oneself and others, and to not just go along with "standard operating procedure" when assisting in the decision process was treated well here.
Review by: Member
on April 10, 2012
I learned a lot regarding myths of alternative hydration and nutrition
Review by: Member
on April 8, 2012
Nancy Swiggert is incredible!
Review by: Member
on March 31, 2012
relevant and organized information in a manner that facilitated learning
Review by: Member
on March 29, 2012
Presented by a well recognized leader in our field, as well as an excellent speaker.
Review by: Member
on March 19, 2012
Course provided excellent information as well as definitions of words on the ethics of dysphgia. Great case examples.
Review by: Member
on March 11, 2012
The information was very informative and practical in regards to scenarios and case studies and how to address situations in regards to dysphagia. Thank you for this additional knowledge.
Review by: Member
on March 10, 2012
Presenter was very knowlegeable of the subject
Review by: Member
on March 9, 2012
It provided useful information, much of which was new to me. It will be useful in my clinical practice.
Review by: Member
on March 8, 2012
I uses excellent case studies and discusses real questions that come up in clinical practice.
Review by: Member
on March 7, 2012
A true expert in the field...her resources from LinguiSystems are excellent. Exemplary speaker....
Review by: Member
on March 6, 2012
straightforward and applicable
Review by: Member
on February 29, 2012
The information will be valuable to me in my daily job.
Review by: Member
on February 10, 2012
Case studies and discusssion of pertinent clinical situations.Hand out on palliative care
Review by: Member
on February 5, 2012
Many of my questions I encounter in my practice were addressed and answered.
Review by: Member
on January 17, 2012
slides, easy to follow
Review by: Member
on January 15, 2012
Valuable information presented in a concise and organized way.
Review by: Member
on January 10, 2012
Provided great examples of how to handle some end of life situations within our field.
Review by: Member
on January 9, 2012
The information was relevant and practical.
Review by: Member
on January 7, 2012
Very important information
Review by: Member
on December 28, 2011
It was informative.
Review by: Member
on December 26, 2011
Clear presentation of speaker
Review by: Member
on December 26, 2011
Information was relevant to dysphagia management in my LTC setting. I most definitely learned from this course. The only negative was at times the audio didn't seem to be working properly.
Review by: Member
on December 25, 2011
Audio problems. Had to obtain information by reading handouts
Review by: Member
on December 18, 2011
good information well organized
Review by: Member
on December 14, 2011
I work in a skilled nursing facility and have encountered similar scenarios. The analogies were very relevant to my every day practice.
Review by: Member
on December 11, 2011
Well organized information
Review by: Member
on November 29, 2011
The categories the speaker explained were clear.
Review by: Member
on November 26, 2011
These questions/situations arise frequently.
Review by: Member
on November 25, 2011
Explaining terminology
Review by: Member
on November 20, 2011
Nancy is always an excellent presenter, with practical and organized information!
Review by: Member
on November 20, 2011
Extremely informative, great examples
Review by: Member
on October 28, 2011
I appreciated how Ms. Swigert incorporated various areas in regards to applying ethics in our daily practice (e.g. code of ethics, patient's individual status, culture/religion, state statues, etc.). However, I would say even though she presented the case law accurately and relevant cases to dysphagia ethics, we still need to consider as clinicians that individual families (and their feelings/perspectives on alternative nutrition/hydration) may not mirror what case law or courts have outlined as acceptable.
Review by: Member
on October 25, 2011
Relevant information provided that is pertinent to the management of dysphagia
Review by: Member
on October 25, 2011
Great info and presented well. Liked the format (esp myth and reality section)
Review by: Member
on October 24, 2011
Examples including the information regarding evidence based practice and palliative care.
Review by: Member
on October 21, 2011
Very clear and concise presentation of stated objectives.
Review by: Member
on October 18, 2011
Very informative with educating families on treatment, risks, and benefits.
Review by: Member
on October 12, 2011
Many Many questions answered relating to my current position and issues that I face on a regular basis. Excellent handouts and information to apply.
Review by: Member
on October 12, 2011
very clear info.good handouts
Review by: Member
on October 10, 2011
Very thorough.
Review by: Member
on October 9, 2011
Well organized and real life case studeies were helpful!
Review by: Member
on October 8, 2011
Organization of the materials and usefulness of the information
Review by: Member
on October 4, 2011
the information presented
Review by: Member
on September 23, 2011
The instructor was VERY knowledgable and percise with information.
Review by: Member
on September 21, 2011
Nancy is so clear with her explanations; info is very organized and matches the handout
Review by: Member
on September 15, 2011
i could use it in the nursing homes
Course Information
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Course Presenter
Nancy Swigert, M.A., CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Nancy B. Swigert is the director of Speech-Language Pathology and Respiratory Care at Central Baptist Hospital, an acute care facility in Lexington, KY. She is a Board recognized specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders. Her main interests are in the area of pediatric and adult dysphagia. She has authored seven publications with Linguisystems. She lectures extensively in the areas of dysphagia and motor speech disorders. She received her masterL
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