A Must-Attend Event for AAC/JAMA Members
As an AAC member, understanding the legal framework for treating patients with mental illness or impairment is crucial. This free webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, January 28th at 7 PM, will provide invaluable insights to help you practice safely and ethically.
Why is This Webinar Important?
- Protect Yourself and Your Patients: Learn how to navigate complex legal requirements and avoid potential risks.
- Enhance Your Clinical Skills: Gain practical strategies for working with patients who may have impaired capacity or mental health conditions, including those with Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, dementia, substance abuse, Schizophrenia or severe special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Stay Compliant with the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act: Ensure your practice aligns with current regulations and best practices.
Key Topics to Be Covered:
- Consent and Capacity: How to assess and document informed consent, especially for patients with cognitive impairments.
- Working with Vulnerable Patients: Strategies for treating individuals with conditions like Alzheimer’s, dementia, substance abuse, or SEND.
- Managing Patients on Medication: Understanding the implications of working with patients with psychotropic medications.
- Addressing Serious Mental Illness: Best practices for working with patients experiencing psychosis or other severe mental health challenges.
Presented by Clare Ward and Expert AAC Member, Phil Carter
Clare will present the guidance and framework for you to use in your practice with these patients.
Phil Carter, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in mental capacity and safeguarding, will guide you through these critical issues. His expertise will help you develop the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate and effective care for all your patients.
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
Remember, this webinar is exclusively for AAC and JAMA members. If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to do so to secure your spot.
By attending this webinar, you’ll be taking a significant step towards safeguarding your practice and ensuring the well-being of your patients.
Webinar Tuesday 28th January 7pm
AAC & JAMA Members – Please see the registration link in your email newsletter to join the discussion!