RGPEO Geriatric Rounds
The RGPEO is committed to enhancing geriatric care through education, collaboration, and innovation.
Regional Rounds offer health professional working with older adults – including physicians, nurses, primary care provider, allied health professionals, and others – with updates on best practices, initiatives, and latest findings. These sessions held at The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus Amphitheatre and are also broadcast virtually across the region, feature a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Q&A.
The Regional Geriatric Rounds are held monthly in the Amphitheatre of the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Avenue from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, unless otherwise specified. They are now offered in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend in person or virtually via Teams. All those interested in the care of the elderly are invited to attend.
Speaker
Regional Geriatric Rounds: Assessing Decision-Making Capacity in Acute Care
- Date: February 18, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Assessing Decision-Making Capacity in Acute Care
Dr. Walker will discuss the Ontario legislation related to the assessment of decision making capacity in a health care context. Particular attention will be paid to the functional abilities relevant to capacity, assessment of capacity to make treatment and discharge decisions, and how to manage complex situations.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislative aspects of decision-making capacity
- Learn practical tools for how to conduct capacity assessments
- Appreciate that complex situations may arise in the assessment process and learn how to negotiate these
