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Sarah C Hull^1,2, J Brendan Mullen³, James N Kirkpatrick^4,5

¹Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

|June 28, 2024

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This study introduces a practical "cardioethics" curriculum to equip cardiologists with ethical reasoning skills for complex patient care. It addresses key ethical dilemmas in cardiovascular medicine, promoting better decision-making.

Keywords:

cardioethics education ethics

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Medical Ethics
Medical Education

Background:

Cardiovascular medicine presents complex ethical challenges in patient care.
There is a need for structured ethical training for cardiologists.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a practical, clinically based "cardioethics" curriculum.
To prepare cardiologists for complex ethical dilemmas in practice.
To support continuing medical education for cardiovascular practitioners.

Main Methods:

The curriculum framework integrates ethical principles with clinical decision-making.
It covers topics such as heart transplant allocation, futility, and end-of-life care.
The framework is designed for both fellowship training and continuing medical education.

Main Results:

A practical framework for a cardioethics curriculum is presented.
The curriculum aims to enhance ethical decision-making in complex cardiovascular cases.
It emphasizes the integration of technical knowledge with ethical reasoning and patient values.

Conclusions:

Cardiologists require a comprehensive ethical toolkit alongside their medical expertise.
Implementing a cardioethics curriculum is crucial for addressing ethical controversies in cardiovascular medicine.
This framework supports collaborative care and improved patient outcomes.