09SS19: Ethical Issues in Surgical Decisions

These online presentations are ACFAS educational offerings from previous Annual Scientific Conferences. The “09SS19: Ethical Issues in Surgical Decisions” presentations are available to members and non-members at no cost. Continuing Education credit is available to ACFAS members.

Accreditation Statement:

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine.

Designation Statement:

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons designates these educational activities for CPME Continuing Education Contact Hours. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives:

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  • At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
    1. Evaluate and formulate a treatment plan for patients with a bad outcome from previous surgery
    2. Compare and contrast various surgical and nonsurgical treatment options in complex cases
    3. Apply the strategies of ethical decision making when problematic complications are likely
  • CPME CE credit available: 1.5
  • Total Run Time: 1hr 23min 12sec
  • Format: Online, non-downloadable, Flash file
  • Moderators: Michael S. Downey, DPM
    • Carol R. Taylor, RN, PhD
  • Financial Disclosures: Michael S. Downey, DPM is on the speaker's bureau for PICA. Carol R. Taylor, RN, PhD is an employee of
    • Georgetown University Medical Center.

    End of Life

    • Presenter: Roya Mirmiran, DPM
    • Financial Disclosures: Roya Mirmiran, DPM has nothing to disclose.
    • Run Time: 19min 11sec

    Limb Salvage vs. Amputation

    • Presenter: John S. Steinberg, DPM
    • Financial Disclosures: John S. Steinberg, DPM has received research grants from KCI Medical, Orgonogenesis, Inc. He is also a
      • consultant for HyperMed, Inc. and Integra.
    • Run Time: 21min 21sec

    Intra-operative Mishaps

    • Presenter: Allen M. Jacobs, DPM
    • Financial Disclosures: Allen M. Jacobs, DPM has nothing to disclose.
    • Run Time: 20min 17sec

    Bad Outcome from Previous Surgery

    • Presenter: A. Jay Phillips, DPM
    • Financial Disclosures: A. Jay Phillips, DPM has nothing to disclose.
    • Run Time: 22min 23sec

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