Ethical and Legal Dilemmas in Old Age : Joint conference with the British Geriatrics Society

Date(s)
30 September 2008
 
Organisation
Royal College of Physicians (RCP); British Geriatrics Society - BGS,
 
Location
London England
 
Details
This important conference is aimed at all health, social care and legal professionals with interests in the care of older people. It will also be of interest to voluntary agencies, patient groups and those involved in advocacy for vulnerable adults. A broad range of topics will be covered by expert speakers with backgrounds in government, social policy, old age medicine, law and ethics. Particular emphasis will be placed on human rights, equity, resource allocation, dignity, research and mental capacity. Delegates will be given ample opportunity to both update their knowledge and engage in discussion with speakers, raising debate at a national level. This important conference is aimed at all health, social care and legal professionals with interests in the care of older people. It will also be of interest to voluntary agencies, patient groups and those involved in advocacy for vulnerable adults.
 
Venue
Royal College of Physicians, Regent's Park
 
Contact
The Conference Department RCP 11 St Andrews Place Regent's Park London NW1 4LE Tel: +44 (0)20 7935 1174 ext 252/300/436, Fax: +44 (0)20 7224 0719, Email: conferences@rcplondon.ac.uk
 
Web link
 http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/ev ent/details.aspx?e=1018