Eastern Oklahoma State College, Press Release, PTK Interactive Seminar Series (Installment 3 of 5)

A nationally recognized clinical ethicist, Dr. Diann Uustal, will present an interactive seminar entitled "Keeping Our Promises: Improving Care at the End of Live" Tuesday, October 28, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. The Seminar, which will be conducted LIVE via satellite broadcast, will be aired at Baker Hall on the Wilburton campus of Eastern Oklahoma State College.

The program, produced by Phi Theta Kappa honor society and the National Collegiate Honors Council, is sponsored by Eastern's local chapter of PTK and Eastern's Honors Program. This is the third installment of a five part series entitled Dimensions and Directions of Health: Choices in the Maze.

Dr. Uustal is the founder and President of an educational consulting firm, Educational Resources in HealthCare, Inc. She is widely regarded for her insightful workshops on health care ethics, professional caregiver issues and values education.

Dr. Uustal will explore ethical issues surrounding health care at the end of one's life. She will help the audience understand the ethic of care and the complex issues concerning a patient's "quality of life." Dr. Uustal will also explain the difference between "ordinary", "extraordinary" and "futile" treatment. Finally, Dr. Uustal will offer ways in which caregivers can improve end of life care.