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Bioethicist Explores the Multifaceted Nature of Ethical Opioid Prescribing

June 4, 2024

Bioethicist Explores the Multifaceted Nature of Ethical Opioid Prescribing

The latest episode of The House of Surgery podcast features Travis N. Rieder, PhD, a well-regarded bioethicist and former opioid therapy patient from Baltimore, Maryland, who delivered the J. Conley Ethics and Philosophy Lecture at Clinical Congress 2023. His lecture, “America’s Opioid Dilemma: Ethical Prescribing during an Overdose Epidemic,” explores the multifaceted nature of ethical prescribing and emphasizes his own poignant struggles with opioids following a traumatic motorcycle accident.

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US Surgeons: Participate in ACS Surgeon Well-Being Survey
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US Surgeons: Participate in ACS Surgeon Well-Being Survey

Data from the survey will drive advocacy for workplace well-being, create national minimum standards, and more.
Plan Your Perfect Clinical Congress with Interactive Program Planner
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Plan Your Perfect Clinical Congress with Interactive Program Planner

Use the interactive Program Planner to browse educational programming available at this year's Clinical Congress in San Francisco.
Ophthalmology Mentoring Program Enhances Physician Workforce
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Ophthalmology Mentoring Program Enhances Physician Workforce

Read about the initiative to increase diversity in ophthalmology and the role it can play in improving patient experience.
Long COVID May Have Long-Term Impact on Surgery
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Long COVID May Have Long-Term Impact on Surgery

The May Bulletin article explores preoperative cognitive impairment in long COVID patients.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarize important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Nutritional Assessment in Surgery Patients Is Essential
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Nutritional Assessment in Surgery Patients Is Essential

Listen to Drs. Rick Greene, Melissa Coleman, and Joseph Rappold discuss nutritional assessment of critically ill patients and more.
Apply to Serve as Host for Popular Surgical Jeopardy Session at Clinical Congress
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Apply to Serve as Host for Popular Surgical Jeopardy Session at Clinical Congress

Apply by June 12 for a chance to host one of Clinical Congress's most popular sessions.

General Surgery Certifying Examination Candidates: Register for Prep Course
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General Surgery Certifying Examination Candidates: Register for Prep Course

Registrants can choose from two virtual courses offered on September 6 and September 10.
Bile Leak, Cholecystectomies, Orchiectomies Are Recent Hot Topics in ACS Communities
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Bile Leak, Cholecystectomies, Orchiectomies Are Recent Hot Topics in ACS Communities

ACS members have access to protected forums and can take part in the discussions happening in various ACS communities.
Final Opportunity to Submit Nominations for Two Prestigious ACS Resident Awards Is June 10
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Final Opportunity to Submit Nominations for Two Prestigious ACS Resident Awards Is June 10

Nominations for the ACS Exemplary Teaching Award and the Chassin Award are due by June 10.