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EP26:When More Isn’t Better-The Ethical Cost of Medically Ineffective Treatment(w/Dr Alyssa Burgart)
In this conversation, Dr Alyssa Burgart shares her journey with Dr Saba Fatima into the field of bioethics, discussing the importance of understanding medically ineffective treatment and the ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals. She emphasizes the need for compassionate communication with families, the impact of cultural beliefs on medical decisions, and the significance of patient autonomy. The discussion also touches on the intersection of law and ethics, the challenges of moral distress and burnout in healthcare, and the importance of continuous learning in the medical field.
Dr Alyssa Burgart is an anesthesiologist and ethicist at Stanford University. She writes about ethics and culture in the house of medicine on her newsletter Poppies and Propofol
takeaways
Finding joy in medicine often comes from teaching and mentoring others.
Bioethics provides a framework for navigating complex moral dilemmas in healthcare.
Medically ineffective treatment is a nuanced concept that requires careful consideration.
Compassionate communication is essential when discussing difficult decisions with families.
Cultural sensitivity plays a crucial role in understanding patient and family perspectives.
Patient autonomy is paramount in making healthcare decisions.
Healthcare professionals often face moral distress and burnout due to ethical dilemmas.
Language used in medical conversations can significantly impact understanding and trust.
The law and ethics intersect in complex ways that can challenge healthcare providers.
Continuous learning is vital for healthcare professionals to navigate evolving ethical landscapes.
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Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Medically Ineffective Treatment
02:29
Understanding Medically Ineffective Treatment
04:46
The Role of Ethics in Decision Making
07:27
Navigating Family and Clinician Conflicts
10:27
Cultural and Religious Influences on Decisions
13:16
Compassionate Communication with Families
16:09
The Burden of Decision Making
18:53
Challenges with Misinformation in Treatment Requests
26:52
The Complexity of Cancer Treatment
27:56
Communication in Healthcare
33:21
Cultural Sensitivity in Patient Care
35:53
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Medicine
38:20
Moral Distress and Burnout in Healthcare
46:14
Navigating Medically Ineffective Treatments
50:54
Conclusion
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