Ethical conundrums in anaesthetic practice

  • Christina Lundgren University of the Witwatersrand

Abstract

Anaesthetic practice in South Africa in 2016 is fraught with various ethical issues, which do not always have straightforward solutions. These ethical issues may include: • Informed consent in its broadest sense • Occupational exposure from an anaesthetised patient • The suspicion or discovery that a colleague is substance abusing in theatre • End of life decision-making

Author Biography

Christina Lundgren, University of the Witwatersrand
Head of Department Department of Anaesthesia University of the Witwatersrand
Issue
2016 Anaesthetics CPD Supplement
Section
NWU Refresher Course
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