July 13, 2020
18 min.

Description

Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and thought leaders. In the latest episode, Robert M. Sade, MD, joins Dr. Varghese to discuss ethical considerations in the practice of cardiothoracic surgery during a pandemic. Dr. Sade mentions the application of ethical principles and ethical concerns with regard to limited resource allocation.

Read the related Annals Article, “Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Pandemics: Ethical Considerations.”