Ethical framework

Tasks

T3.1: Synthesise results from WG1 and WG2.
T3.2: Develop a proposal for a practical ethical framework on how to deal with ethical dilemmas in dementia care based on knowledge from WG1 and WG2.
T3.3: Develop policy recommendations on how to implement the developed ethical framework in individual European healthcare systems.

Activities

• Members of the WG will meet twice a year for the duration of the WG
• The WG will conduct two scientific workshops, drawing on insights from WG1 and WG2
• WG3 will organise two STSMs with specific emphasis on young researchers, hence encouraging agility and career progression for ECIs.

Milestones

M3.1: Pre-startup WG meeting with appointment of WG3 Chair, roles and structure. (ITC members will be encouraged to assume a leadership position as WG Leader or STSM Coordinator) (Y3Q2)

M3.2: Bi-annual WG meetings. (Y3Q3, Y4Q1, Y4Q3)

M3.3: Two STSMs connecting professionals and academics on the issues of European ethical recommendations for dementia care. (Y3Q4, Y4Q3)

M3.4: Two scientific workshops (with international participation) discussing ethics in dementia.(Y3Q3, Y4Q1)

M3.5: Develop a proposal for a practical European framework on how to deal with ethical dilemmas in dementia care (Y3Q3-Y4Q4)

M3.6: Develop recommendations on how to implement the ethical framework in individual European healthcare systems. (Y3Q3-Y4Q4)

M3.7: Annual and final reporting of WG progress. (Y3Q4, Y4Q4)

Deliverables

D3.1: A proposal for a practical European framework on how to deal with ethical dilemmas in dementia care, published on the Action website
D3.2 Recommendations on how to implement the ethical framework in individual European healthcare systems, published on the Action website
D3.3: Two summary reports or publication based on STSMs activities