Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Ethical and Legal Perspectives

Objectives

Of all the substances of abuse (including cocaine, heroin, and marijuana), alcohol produces by far the most serious neurobehavioral effects in the fetus.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Ethical and Legal Perspectives is a free eModule for clinicians about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). FASDs is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual who is exposed to alcohol during the nine-month prenatal period before birth. These effects may include many types of disabilities that are physical, mental, behavioral, learning, or any combination of these, with possible lifelong implications.

The objectives of this presentation are to:

• Explain an overview of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs)
• Describe an overview of medical ethics
• Explore the complex history and legality of drinking during pregnancy
• Address the application of ethical principles to FASD prevention efforts

This unit will guide you in legal considerations, provide tips for how to speak with patients, review principles of medical ethics, and provide resources such as committee opinions and reimbursement codes.

This eModule does not currently offer CME credit. Participants who complete this course can claim a Certificate of Completion.

The ABOG Continuing Certification (CC) standards now allow participation in Quality Improvement Efforts to meet the annual Improvement in Medical Practice (Part IV) CC requirement. This activity has been approved to meet ABOG Improvement in Medical Practice requirements until 12/31/2025. Please review the current Continuing Certification Bulletin for further information.

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