2023 Senior Fellows Program (2nd & 3rd Year) | August 2023-Managing Endoscopic Complications

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The speaker discusses the importance of informed consent and the management of complications in endoscopy procedures. They stress the need for physicians to have a framework and be mentally prepared to handle complications that may arise during practice. The speaker also emphasizes the significance of transparency and complete disclosure when complications occur, as it can protect the physician and strengthen the patient-physician relationship. They recommend implementing a formal Morbidity and Mortality Conference to discuss complications, learn from each other, and improve patient care. The importance of self-care and addressing mental health issues in response to complications is also highlighted. Finally, the speaker touches on new procedures and the challenges of obtaining consent, as well as the limited legal protection offered by consent forms.

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Andrew C. Storm, MD

Keywords

informed consent

complications management

transparency and disclosure

Morbidity and Mortality Conference

physician-patient relationship

self-care and mental health