Respect for whose autonomy? Communicating with patients regarding trainee involvement

[摘要] It is common for patients to make requests regarding their perioperative care. These requests may relate to their preferences for communication, preferred time the procedure will take place, or even method of anesthesia. Often, surgeons work to accommodate these requests because it helps them deliver more patient-centered care. However, at times patients make requests that are difficult to accommodate or that challenge the standard of care. One example of such a request is when patients ask that trainees not participate in their care.

[学科分类] 外科医学