Iatrogenic Impacts of Restrictive Practice by Pete Stevens

Theory Based Course

This course explores the unintended harm that can arise from restrictive practices and how this impacts individuals, communities, and care cultures.

It provides a deeper understanding of iatrogenesis and how to move toward safer, more ethical, least-restrictive practice.

Through 5 engaging modules, you will be able to:

• Identify the legal and ethical principles and foundations that underpin our duty of care and human rights respecting approach.
• Define the concept of iatrogenesis and iatrogenic harm, and how this impacts the experience of people using services. 
• Explore case studies that represent realistic situational examples of iatrogenic harm in clinical practice.
• Critically analyse the wider implications of iatrogenesis, such as when harm becomes violence and when restraint is the first resort rather than the last.
• Reflect and listen to lived and professional experiences of iatrogenic harm as Pete Stevens sits down with Luke Elsmore for a discussion.