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View Cognitive Impairment Session from 2023 Quality and Safety Conference

October 3, 2023

Experts from a 2023 Quality and Safety Conference panel discussed varying levels of dementia and the importance of screening for cognition in the preoperative setting, share processes that can help a physician and patient move beyond passive informed consent to a more collaborative, patient-centered experience, and review the pearls and pitfalls of advanced directives.

Read the September Bulletin cover article for more on cognitive screening in older adult surgery patients.

In This Issue

Dr. Ron Weigel Is Named New ACS Cancer Medical Director
ACS Brief

Dr. Ron Weigel Is Named New ACS Cancer Medical Director

The ACS Cancer Programs have a new medical director. Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, succeeds Heidi Nelson, MD, FACS, who retired in August.

Don’t Miss Advance Registration Discount for Clinical Congress 2023
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Don’t Miss Advance Registration Discount for Clinical Congress 2023

Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston is a must-attend event all surgeons, at any stage of their career. Don’t miss the October 11 deadline for the advance registration discount.

Seven Surgeons Honored for Volunteerism and Humanitarianism
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Seven Surgeons Honored for Volunteerism and Humanitarianism

The recipients of the 2023 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards have been announced, with seven surgeons recognized for their steadfast commitment to providing care and improving health around the world.

Learn about Recognizing, Addressing Intimate Partner Violence
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Learn about Recognizing, Addressing Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) can affect anyone, including surgeons and patients. During October, IPV Awareness Month, the ACS will share resources and tools to help you recognize and take steps to address IPV.

Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
In-Person ACS Coding Course Takes Place in Chicago This Fall
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In-Person ACS Coding Course Takes Place in Chicago This Fall

The next in-person ACS/Karen Zupko & Associates (KZA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding course is November 2–3 in Chicago, Illinois.
Attend Updated Surgeons as Leaders Course in 2024
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Attend Updated Surgeons as Leaders Course in 2024

The ACS Surgeons as Leaders: From Operating Room to Boardroom course is intended for surgeons in any practice setting (academic or community) who currently serve in leadership positions or aspire to such positions. The next ACS Surgeons as Leaders course will take place March 24–27, 2024, in Durham, North Carolina.

Read New RISE Article on Patient and Family Perceptions of Residents Involvement in Surgical Care
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Read New RISE Article on Patient and Family Perceptions of Residents Involvement in Surgical Care

A new Resources in Surgical Education (RISE) article is available: Promoting Patient and Family Perceptions of Resident Involvement in Surgical Care.