Autonomy, Shared Decision Making, and the Ethics of Care

Explore the complex intersection of patient autonomy, shared decision making, and ethics of care in this 39-minute lecture delivered by Dr. Zoe H. Fullerton, Chief Resident Physician at Stanford Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery. Delve into the philosophical and practical aspects of medical ethics as they apply to otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, examining how healthcare providers can balance respect for patient autonomy while implementing effective shared decision-making processes within an ethics of care framework.