#25: Five Cases with Medical Ethics Issues

For a patient who presents with wrist drop and numbness on the back of the hand, what nerve is involved? In Saturday night palsy, which nerve is involved? What is the diagnosis in a patient presenting with a unilateral infrascapular localized area of pruritus? For a patient with ...  Show more

What is the correct diagnosis in this 60-year-old homeless man with a rash and irritability? What is the most likely diagnosis in this patient who presents with fatigue and newly diagnosed diabetes? What is the next best test for a 24-year-old patient who presents with a normocyt ...  Show more

If you’ve ever wondered what to do when a patient refuses treatment, when your personal values don’t match your patient’s decisions, or when you're stretched thin and trying to give equal care to everyone, this episode is for you. In today’s lesson, we’re breaking down the five c ...  Show more

In this episode Marie Gojmerac, medical student at the University of Alberta discusses ethics. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define Ethics Understand how ethics come into play in surgery Discuss the ethical tool kit and how to use it through a real case 

We discuss 5 cases for antibacterial prophylaxis, highlighting when it’s appropriate and the risks of overuse in different scenarios.

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Let’s apply to cases! We use the 7 questions framework to 3 practical casesShow notes, Transcript and References: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2021/12/22/treatment-over-objection-part-2/Time stamps2:19 Case 1: Review of Framework7:59 Case 29:04 Consent vs. Assent 11:11 Role of C ...  Show more