12:00pm to 1:00pm
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
J.S. Blumenthal-Barby, PhD
Cullen Associate Professor of Medical Ethics and Associate Director of Medical Ethics
Baylor College of Medicine Center for Medical Ethics & Health Policy
Abstract: Drawing on findings from behavioral science research, Dr. Blumenthal-Barby called into question the idea of the autonomous decision maker. She then explained various "nudge" tools that may be employed to shape patients' medical decisions and analyzed the ethical considerations involved in employing such tools.
Location and Address
MUH