Ethics in Surgery

Ethics in Surgery

Surgery often involves complex ethical decisions that go beyond technical skill, touching on issues of patient autonomy, informed consent, equity, and professional responsibility. This session will delve into the ethical challenges faced by surgeons and anesthesiologists, from managing high-risk patients to navigating end-of-life decisions and experimental treatments. Presentations are invited on real-world dilemmas, ethical frameworks, and guidelines that guide responsible surgical practice. Discussions will also cover emerging concerns such as the role of AI in surgical decision-making, data privacy, global disparities in access to care, and the ethics of medical innovation. Researchers, ethicists, and clinicians are encouraged to share perspectives and case studies that illuminate how ethical principles can be applied in diverse clinical settings. By fostering open dialogue, this session will encourage reflection on the humanistic dimensions of surgery and reinforce the importance of integrity, empathy, and ethical judgment in clinical practice.

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