COURSE

Ethical Issues in Surgical Care - Book Only

Instructions

Alberto R. Ferreres, MD, PhD, MPH, JD, FACS(Hon.); Peter Angelos, MD, PhD, FACS; Eric A. Singer, MD, MA, FACS; Editors
Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH, Associate editor

Ethical Issues in Surgical Care is a definitive textbook on ethical issues in surgical practice. This unique resource defines the field of surgical ethics as it has evolved over the past decade, provides a foundation for understanding many of the central ethical issues in surgical practice, and organizes the essential principles in a practical way that promotes application to surgical care. The book was developed under the auspices of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Division of Education and the Committee on Ethics. The editors have compiled 21 chapters that address the broad areas of the surgeon-patient relationship, the surgeon and the surgical profession, and the surgeon and society. Written by experts in surgical ethics, chapters focus on the unique circumstances of surgeons and the practice of surgery. Case scenarios are included to ground the ethical discussions in the realities of clinical practice.

Topics include the distinctive aspects of surgical ethics, surgical judgment and uncertainty, a toolbox for surgical ethics, duties and obligations of surgeons, informed consent, disclosure, end-of-life issues, surgical innovation, conflicts of interest, ethics in surgical research and publication, mentor-mentee relationships, teaching surgical ethics, errors, organ transplant patients, and global challenges in ethics. The printed book includes access to an online version.

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  • $130.00

About this course

Faculty Credentials

Disclosure Information

In accordance with the ACCME Accreditation Criteria, the American College of Surgeons must ensure that anyone in a position to control the content of the educational activity (planners and speakers/authors/discussants/moderators) has disclosed all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest (see below for definitions).

Commercial Interest

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Conflict of Interest

Circumstances create a conflict of interest when an individual has an opportunity to affect CME content about products or services of a commercial interest with which he/she has a financial relationship.

The ACCME also requires that ACS manage any reported conflict and eliminate the potential for bias during the educational activity. Any conflicts noted below have been managed to our satisfaction. The disclosure information is intended to identify any commercial relationships and allow learners to form their own judgments. However, if you perceive a bias during the educational activity, please report it on the evaluation

Editors and Contributors

Editors

  • Alberto R. Ferreres, MD, PhD, MPH, JD, FACS(Hon) - nothing to disclose
  • Peter Angelos, MD, PhD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Eric A. Singer, MD, MA, FACS - nothing to disclose

Associate Editor

  • Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH - nothing to disclose

Contributing Authors

  • Peter Angelos, MD, PhD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Karen J. Brasel, MD, MPH, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Sharmila Dissanaike, MD, MBBS, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Denise M. Dudzinski, PhD, MTS - nothing to disclose
  • Marleen Eijkholt, PhD, LLB/LLM - nothing to disclose
  • Alberto R. Ferreres, MD, PhD, MPH, JD, FACS(Hon) - nothing to disclose
  • Henri R. Ford, MD, MHA, FACS, FRCS, FAAP - nothing to disclose
  • Scott B. Grant, MD, MBE - nothing to disclose
  • David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Catherine J. Hunter, MD, FACS, FAAP - nothing to disclose
  • Thomas M. Krummel, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Alexander J. Langerman, MD, SM, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Grace S. Lee, MD, MSME - nothing to disclose
  • Parth K. Modi, MD - nothing to disclose
  • Samantha A. Moore, MD, PhD - nothing to disclose
  • Jukes P. Namm, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Stephen F. O’Neill, LICSW, BCD, JD - nothing to disclose
  • Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD, FACS, FRCSI(Hon.), FRCSEng(Hon), FRCSEd(Hon) - nothing to disclose
  • Richard B. Reiling, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, FSACME - nothing to disclose
  • Baddr A. Shakhsheer, MD - nothing to disclose
  • Mark Siegler, MD, MACP - nothing to disclose
  • Eric A. Singer, MD, MA, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Puneet Singh, MD - nothing to disclose
  • Michael J. Solomon, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Lance K. Stell, MA, PhD, FACFE - nothing to disclose
  • Malini D. Sur, MD - nothing to disclose
  • Alexander H. Toledo, MD - nothing to disclose
  • Anji E. Wall, MD, PhD - nothing to disclose
  • Mark C. Weissler, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Richard I. Whyte, MD, MBA, FACS - nothing to disclose

Editorial/Planning Committee

  • Henri R. Ford, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Peter Angelos, MD, PhD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Karen J. Brasel, MD, MPH, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Alberto Raul Ferreres, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Scott B. Grant, MD, MBE - nothing to disclose
  • Enrique Hernandez, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Fabrizio Michelassi, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Raymond Morgan, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Russell J. Nauta, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Richard B. Reiling, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • J. David Richardson, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Gretchen M. Schwarze, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Mark Siegler, MD, MACP - nothing to disclose
  • Eric A. Singer, MD, MA, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Richard I. Whyte, MD, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Mark C. Weissler, MD, FACS- nothing to disclose
  • Sharmila Dissanaike, MBBS, FACS - nothing to disclose
  • Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC - nothing to disclose
  • Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH - nothing to disclose
  • Maggie Morier - nothing to disclose

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize ethical issues in surgical practice.
  • Identify the ethical principles underlying the dilemma.
  • Apply methodological approaches to analyze the situation, seek consultation when needed, and make an informed and defensible decision.

Contact

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Target Audience

  • Practicing surgeons
  • Residents 

CME Accreditation

This activity is not eligible for CME or CE credits.