2024 Law-Med Conference: Cognitive Decline and the Law
Friday, March 1st, 2024 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Law-Medicine Center
CLE credit for in-person attendance only.
If interested in viewing the conference virtually, please use the link below for the registration. There will be no CLE credit available for virtual attendance.
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Event Description
As the American population ages, a growing number of people will suffer cognitive decline. Cognitive decline may affect individuals’ ability to work, drive, obtain medical care, manage their finances and engage in other activities of daily living. As cognitive decline becomes more prevalent in American Society, legal experts and policy makers will need to grapple with its implications. This conference will explore a variety of legal and policy challenges associated with cognitive decline. Topics will include medical decision-making, guardianship, cognitive decline among incarcerated individuals, family caregivers, telemedicine and much more.
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