Resource Library

Ethics & Law Toolkit

Practical materials for OSCE preparation, workshop facilitation, and applied ethics education. Developed by physicians, ethicists, and legal experts.

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200+
Simulation scenarios and OSCE stations
3 Regions
Canada, US, and Caribbean jurisdictions
Expert-Reviewed
By physicians, ethicists, and legal professionals

OSCE Simulation Materials

4 resources available

Simulation Script

Consent Conversations

Practice obtaining informed consent in complex scenarios: capacity concerns, language barriers, and high-risk procedures.

OSCE Station

Breaking Bad News

Structured scenarios using SPIKES framework with standardized patient guides and marking rubrics.

Role-Play Scenarios

Professional Boundaries

Navigate gift-giving, social media requests, and dual relationships with realistic clinical vignettes.

Case Bank

Confidentiality Dilemmas

When to disclose, when to protect: adolescent care, infectious disease, and third-party safety.

Applied Ethics Workshops

4 resources available

Workshop Kit

Four Principles Framework

Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Justice: apply these systematically to clinical cases.

Case Discussion Guide

End-of-Life Decision Making

Withdrawal of care, advance directives, substitute decision makers, and family conflicts.

Facilitation Materials

Doing Right Case Studies

Discussion guides based on the Doing Right textbook with structured debrief protocols.

Workshop Materials

Capacity Assessment

Structured approach to evaluating decision-making capacity across different clinical contexts.

Medical Law & Regulation

4 resources available

Reference Guide

Medico-Legal Foundations

Core legal principles for physicians: standard of care, documentation, liability, and risk management.

Comparison Chart

Privacy Laws by Jurisdiction

HIPAA (US), PHIPA/PIPEDA (Canada), and Caribbean privacy requirements side-by-side.

Decision Flowchart

Mandatory Reporting

When and how to report: child abuse, elder abuse, communicable diseases, and fitness to drive.

Overview Guide

Regulatory College Processes

Understanding complaints, investigations, and discipline across North American jurisdictions.

Professionalism & Boundaries

4 resources available

Training Module

Speaking Up in the Hierarchy

Address patient safety concerns while respecting team structure. Includes escalation pathways.

Self-Assessment

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Identify and navigate dual relationships, financial conflicts, and industry interactions.

Policy Guide

Digital Professionalism

Social media boundaries, online reputation, and protecting patient privacy in the digital age.

Resource Kit

Physician Wellness & Impairment

Recognizing burnout, supporting colleagues, and understanding reporting obligations.

Facilitator Resources

4 resources available

Training Video

Workshop Facilitation Guide

Lead effective ethics discussions: questioning techniques, managing disagreement, structured debriefing.

Template Library

Simulation Design Toolkit

Build your own OSCE stations: scenario templates, SP guides, and assessment rubrics.

Handbook

Event Planning Resources

Agendas, promotional materials, room setup guides, and evaluation forms for ELM events.

Best Practices

Faculty Collaboration Guide

Engage faculty advisors, secure institutional support, and integrate with curriculum.

How These Resources Are Used

Materials designed for hands-on learning, not passive reading.

1

OSCE Practice

Run mock stations with peers before exams

2

Workshop Sessions

Facilitate case discussions at your institution

3

Self-Study

Review frameworks and legal principles

4

Curriculum Integration

Supplement formal ethics education

Ready to Access the Full Library?

ELM chapters receive complete access to all resources, facilitation training, and ongoing support from our network of physicians and educators.

  • Downloadable simulation scripts and OSCE stations
  • Workshop kits with facilitator guides
  • Jurisdiction-specific legal references
  • Regular content updates and new materials