SCCM Resource Library-Ethical Now, Unthinkable in the Future

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The video transcript discusses the topic of ethics in critical care medicine. The speaker highlights the importance of discussing and grappling with ethical issues in critical care, especially in light of current circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The video covers various aspects of ethics in critical care, including the rationing or overusing of critical care, future therapeutic options, family involvement and participation in the intensive care unit (ICU), and the ethics of surrogate consent for research.<br /><br />The first session discusses the ethical considerations of rationing or overusing critical care in the future. The speaker acknowledges the ethical dilemmas that arise when making decisions about the allocation of limited resources in critical care settings.<br /><br />The second session explores the potential for advancements in precision medicine and artificial intelligence (AI) in the ICU. The speaker explains how wearable sensors and AI can help predict patient decompensation and tailor therapeutic strategies. Additionally, AI can improve medication management, dosing, and decision support in critical care.<br /><br />The third session focuses on the importance of family involvement and participation in the ICU. The speaker discusses future considerations for family waiting and family participation, including the use of technology and telemedicine to improve communication and support.<br /><br />The fourth session addresses the ethics of surrogate consent for research. The speaker discusses the challenges of obtaining informed consent from patients who are unable to give consent themselves and the need for rigorous research in times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.<br /><br />Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in critical care medicine and provides insights into potential future developments in the field.

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Ethics End of Life, 2021

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Identify evolving ethical dilemmas that will influence decision-making in critical care over the next century
Describe therapeutic modalities that may be considered ethically unacceptable in the future
Discuss future models that integrate family wellness into patient care plans
Compare and contrast surrogate and individual consent to participation in critical care research

Failing First Do No Harm: Will We Be Using the Same Therapeutic Approaches in the Future?
Deepali Dixit

The Lost and Forgotten Patients: Future Considerations in Family Wellness in the ICU
Sarah Monchar

The Ethics of Allowing Surrogate Consent for Research
Fred Rincon

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Ethics End of Life

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Communication

Tag Medical Legal Issues

Year 2021

Keywords

ethics

critical care medicine

COVID-19 pandemic

rationing

family involvement

surrogate consent

precision medicine

artificial intelligence

telemedicine

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