Sep 10 2024 9 mins 1
Decisions that prioritize patient welfare can often be challenging with our physician bias toward action. Interventional radiologists Dr. Eric Keller and Dr. Sean Tutton highlight the importance of education in discussions about end-of-life care and futility. Dr. Tutton shares a poignant story illustrating the necessity of team-based approaches to futile procedures. They also discuss ethical considerations of IR procedures, the significance of proper consent, and the true costs of ‘expensive hope.’
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Importance of Training in End-of-Life Conversations
02:15 - Case Study: Ruptured AAA in a High Risk Patient
05:26 - Ethical Dilemmas in Interventional Radiology
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BackTable MSK Ep. 27: Palliative Care in IR with Dr. Sean Tutton:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/msk/podcasts/27/palliative-care-in-ir
