Abstract:
Dr. Naomi Holbeach introduces the "Confidence-Based Surgical Innovation" framework, a structured approach that combines evidence-based medicine with philosophical reasoning to promote responsible surgical innovation. Highlighting the inherent risks of surgical innovation and its impact on patient safety, she identifies challenges in meeting surgeons’ legal and professional obligations, particularly in Australia. The framework addresses uncertainty in decision-making and ensures innovation is implemented responsibly while balancing patient autonomy and safety. By formalizing reasoning around safety and efficacy, Dr. Holbeach provides surgeons with a step-by-step guide to align innovation with their professional duties and promote ethical advancements in patient care.
Biography:
Dr Naomi Holbeach is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from the Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne, Australia. She holds dual qualifications in law and medicine and has recently completed a PhD in bioethics on surgeons’ legal and ethical obligation about surgical innovation. Naomi is also the Academic Coordinator for Learning and Teaching and a senior lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health at the University of Melbourne. In this role she teaches medical students medicine, law and ethics.
From the CBME workshop: Ethical and Legal Challenges in Surgical Innovation: Frameworks for Responsible Practice
15th November 2024
Shaw Foundation Alumni House
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