The workshop “Hydration in the Dying Phase: Ethical Questions and Clinical Decision Making” was facilitated by John Ellershaw. The session addressed one of the important and sensitive areas of palliative care: clinical and ethical decision-making around hydration in the dying phase. Participants were invited to reflect on how such decisions require careful consideration of patient needs, professional responsibilities, family concerns, clinical context, and respect for dignity at the end of life.
The workshop “Ethics in Everyday Education: Navigating Power, Culture and Emotions in Palliative Care Teaching” was facilitated by İrem Özgören Kınlı, with the support of co-facilitator Tania Pastrana. The session focused on the ethical dimensions of palliative care education and highlighted how teaching and learning environments are shaped by power relations, cultural differences, and emotional experiences. It encouraged participants to think critically about how educators can create respectful, inclusive, and reflective spaces for discussing complex issues in palliative care.
