Presenter: Peter A. Lichtenberg, PhD, ABPP
Date: December 4, 12PM-1:30PM CT

Capacity assessments due to their potential impact on limiting autonomy and decision-making by an older adult can have enormous consequences. We will explore some of the common and uncommon ethical dilemmas and discuss ways to resolve them. 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe unique aspects of consent for capacity assessments 
  • Identify complexities involved with dual relationship of provider and capacity assessor 
  • Discern the similarities and differences in feedback to the older person in clinical vs. capacity assessments.