2026 Medical Ethics - Navigating Legal and Ethical Landscape in Decision Making

Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Online

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), American Nurses Credentialing Center (1.00 hours), ASHA Credit(s) (1.00 hours), Mississippi Nursing Foundation (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Medical Ethics

Join Al Cutturini as he explores the legal and ethical challenges that influence healthcare decision-making. This session will examine key legal principles, ethical obligations, and practical strategies for navigating complex patient care situations while promoting patient-centered, ethically sound outcomes.

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1. Describe key legal principals (consent, capacity, liability) impacting healthcare decision making.
2. Differentiate between legal requirements and ethical obligations in patient care scenarios.
3. Analyze common ethical dilemmas in transitional care settings using a structured framework.
4. Demonstrate strategies to mitigate legal risk while maintaining patient-centered, ethically sound care.

1. All learners will self-report through the post-evaluation an increase in knowledge related to key legal principals and mitigating legal risks while maintaining patient-centered, ethically sound care. (Knowledge)
2. All learners will demonstrate the ability to differentiate between legal requirements and ethical obligations through participation in patient care scenarios. (Skill)

The Mississippi State Medical Association is a member of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC).  North Mississippi Medical Center is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

NMMC designates this Live Activity course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NMMC is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Mississippi Nurses Foundation, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  This activity has been awarded for 1.00 contact hour(s). CE#00192-EDI-2464.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to North Mississippi Health Services at [email protected].

North Mississippi Health Services reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

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Thursday, November 19, 2026