In this episode, Dr. Dan Mayer and Dr. Melissa Myers discuss evaluating patients in the ED for capacity to make medical decisions. Over 30 minutes, they discuss a framework to quickly assess capacity, what exactly an AMA form does for you, and how to handle difficult cases.
Patient Autonomy and Refusal of Care in the Emergency Department
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Critical Choices: Medical Ethics for Emergency Physicians
Critical Choices: Medical Ethics for Emergency Physicians is a podcast created by the AAEM Ethics Committee to highlight ethical dilemmas faced by Emergency Physicians and features discussions on medical ethics, decision-making, and real-life case studies.
