Journal article
Ethics in Plastic Surgery
Abstract
The topic of ethics in plastic surgery remains underrepresented in the literature. By applying the four principles of biomedical ethics-respect for autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice-as described by Beauchamp and Childress to proposed ethical scenarios, this article attempts to provide plastic surgeons with a systematic approach to recognize and address ethical dilemmas as they present in day-to-day practice. Through the …
Authors
Gallo L; Baxter C; Murphy J; Schwartz L; Thoma A
Journal
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 142, No. 3, pp. 813–818
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
9 2018
DOI
10.1097/prs.0000000000004674
ISSN
0032-1052