Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Describe ethical foundations of appropriate ICU care.
• Describe the critical elements of effective critical care provider-family communication.
• Identify practical applications of communication and utilization of palliative care to prevent critical care "futility" issues.
• Differentiate the two accepted pathways to organ donation.
• Articulate ethical issues particular to Pediatric ICU.
• Discuss issues of justice that arise in critical care practice.

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.