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Global Surgery Presentation (December 4, 2024)
This summary outlines the key aspects of the Global Surgery Program at Baylor College of Medicine, particularly in the field of gastroenterology. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the program's history, its mission to address the global burden of surgical disease, and its multifaceted approach through education, collaboration, advocacy, and research. Additionally, it delves into innovative technological solutions and the potential of artificial intelligence and digital twins in advancing global health equity.
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Complex Cases, Complex Choices: The Ethics of Intervention over Objection in Patients with Limited Capacity
The presentation addresses the challenging ethical dilemma of when it is appropriate to provide medical treatment to patients who lack full decision-making capacity and object to the proposed intervention. Dr. Kaplan provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing these complex cases, emphasizing the importance of a thorough assessment of capacity, clinical condition, potential for coercion, and the nature of the intervention (diagnostic or therapeutic).
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SUID: Better Data = Better Interventions
This document summarizes the key points and discussions from the final presentation in the "Teaming Up for Safe Sleep" webinar series. The webinar centered on the crucial role of data from child death reviews in informing and enhancing interventions aimed at reducing Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) within pediatricians' practices, Child Fatality Review Teams (CFRTs), and communities. The initiative was a collaborative effort funded by a joint grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Texas Pediatric Society, and the Isabelle Davis Center, which is a partnership between Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital.
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