Medical Ethics

Medical Ethics is a CPD course for healthcare professionals in Australia who want to strengthen ethical awareness, accountability, and decision-making in practice. It is particularly relevant for those facing AHPRA notifications, remediation requirements, or fitness to practise processes, but also valuable for professionals seeking CPD to reinforce ethical reasoning in daily clinical and non-clinical work.

The course explores the foundations of medical ethics, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, confidentiality, and cultural safety. Participants will examine the historical evolution of ethics in Australia, the influence of bioethics, and the role of AHPRA and National Boards in setting ethical standards.

Practical application of ethics is explored through case studies on consent, end-of-life care, refusal of treatment, medical futility, boundaries, communication, conflicts of interest, and professional conduct in digital spaces. Through reflective tools, ethical frameworks, and regulatory guidance, participants will develop the ability to manage complex dilemmas, respond constructively to complaints, and demonstrate insight, reflection, and remediation.

By the end of this course, healthcare professionals will be equipped to apply ethical principles consistently, protect patient trust, and practise in a way that is safe, fair, and culturally responsive.