Clinical Education
Clinical Education Training for Non-Medical Professionals in End-of-Life Issues
Healthcare decisions are often central to guardianship and elder law. Yet, few legal or fiduciary professionals are formally trained in the medical realities of aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care.
Education for Guardians, Attorneys, and the Legal Community
Dr. Leonard Hock provides educational sessions and workshops to bridge this gap—giving guardians, elder law attorneys, and judges the insight they need to make informed, compassionate decisions that align with medical facts.
Understanding medical realities is crucial for those making or guiding serious healthcare decisions. Dr. Hock provides tailored education for:
- Guardians
- Elder Law Attorneys
- Judges
- Elder care professionals
Educational Topics Include:
- What Is Decisional Capacity? A Physician’s Perspective
- Understanding Prognosis and Planning Ahead
- When Treatment Becomes Burden: The Medical View of Futility
- How to Interpret and Apply Advance Directives
- The Truth About Artificial Feeding and Hydration
- The Role of Palliative Care in Guardianship Cases
Sessions are available as:
- In-person or virtual workshops and lunch & learns
- Continuing Education (CE/CLE) presentations for law offices, guardian associations, or elder care networks
- Private consultation and coaching for guardians or legal teams
- One hour brief training or 11-13 hour Training for Healthcare Workers to learn and enhance the Goals of Care Conversation, Hock Talk
“Legal decisions are stronger when paired with medical understanding—especially when life, death, and dignity are on the line.”
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