Ethical Considerations (Conflict of Interest, Surgical Innovation, and End of Life)
Key Concepts
- Conflict of interest can take many forms—each are critical to understanding, addressing, and disclosing.
- Reporting conflict of interest can affect study outcomes.
- Introduction of new technologies into practice needs to balance progression of the field of medicine versus placing patients at undue and unnecessary risk.
- Providing excellent and ethical end-of-life care requires attention to three principles: effective communication, accurate prognostication, and sound decision-making.
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Last updated: January 26, 2022
Citation
Buie, W. D, and Anthony R MacLean. "Ethical Considerations (Conflict of Interest, Surgical Innovation, and End of Life)." ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2022. ASCRS U, www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/ASCRS-Textbook-of-Colon-and-Rectal-Surgery/2285066/all/Ethical_Considerations__Conflict_of_Interest__Surgical_Innovation__and_End_of_Life_.
Buie WD, MacLean AR. Ethical Considerations (Conflict of Interest, Surgical Innovation, and End of Life). ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2022. https://www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/ASCRS-Textbook-of-Colon-and-Rectal-Surgery/2285066/all/Ethical_Considerations__Conflict_of_Interest__Surgical_Innovation__and_End_of_Life_. Accessed June 8, 2023.
Buie, W. D., & MacLean, A. R. (2022). Ethical Considerations (Conflict of Interest, Surgical Innovation, and End of Life). In ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery https://www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/ASCRS-Textbook-of-Colon-and-Rectal-Surgery/2285066/all/Ethical_Considerations__Conflict_of_Interest__Surgical_Innovation__and_End_of_Life_
Buie WD, MacLean AR. Ethical Considerations (Conflict of Interest, Surgical Innovation, and End of Life) [Internet]. In: ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery. ; 2022. [cited 2023 June 08]. Available from: https://www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/ASCRS-Textbook-of-Colon-and-Rectal-Surgery/2285066/all/Ethical_Considerations__Conflict_of_Interest__Surgical_Innovation__and_End_of_Life_.
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