Ethical Considerations in Thyroid Cancer Mgmt w/ Dr. Angelos

We are proud to have Dr. Peter Angelos present a lecture on "Ethical Considerations In Thyroid Cancer Management."

0:00 Webinar
2:42 Lecture Begins

5:30 The Surgeon-Patient Dynamic
Dr. Angelos provides some background regarding the uniqueness of the surgical-patient relationship and the informed consent process.

12:10 Determining the Quality of Informed Consent
Dr. Angelos argues that patient trust is a more appropriate measure of informed consent quality than amount of information transfer.

18:27 Ethics & Neuromonitoring
Dr. Angelos explains how ethical concerns in neuromonitoring arise when there is a discrepancy between what is promised and what is delivered to patients.

25:11 Medicolegal Issues in Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Dr. Angelos provides a brief overview of potential legal consequences surgeons could face.

26:57 Ethics of Intra-Operative Neuromonitoring (IONM)
Dr. Angelos argues that while IONM use isn’t currently required, surgeons should always use IONM to its greatest benefit.

28:29 Optimal Treatment of Thyroid Cancer
Dr. Angelos discusses how optimal treatment requires informed consent that presents a full range of options without overpromising.

34:35 Closing Thoughts
Dr. Angelos summarizes the main points of his lecture.

37:09 Discussion w/ Q&A

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