Physicians and surgeons actions can lead to drastic consequences upon people’s lives. Everything they do to their patients and for their patients fall under the domain of medical ethics.This article reviews and discusses on the ethical conflicts confronted in resident training and the introduction of new technology. The basic principles of medical ethics are discussed in context with two case scenarios .
Orthopedic surgeons utilize more technology, more implantable devices, more mechanical innovations, and more industry support than any other branch of medicine. Therefore, they are exposed to the ethical issues and implications related to the technological advances. Orthopedic surgeons have placed an emphasis on advancing medical education and orthopedic expertise, they must be vigilant in balancing their responsibilities to patient safety and care and towards advanced learning.…
