to discuss reasons people may not want to talk about death and the effect this can have on healthcare decisions

to understand what palliative care is and outline the values of the hospice movement

to identify the different categories of euthanasia (by choice and by action)

to explain the the doctrine of double effect in relation to pain relief at the end of life

to reflect on the significance of actions, omissions, intentions and consequences morally

to be aware of the availability and regulation of euthanasia in the Netherlands, Switzerland & Oregon (in the US)

to explain the change in arrangements in the UK surrounding organ donation: opt in & opt out.