Christian J. Vercler, MD, MA Clinical Assistant Professor of Craniofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan
Recorded April 23, 2014
Most plastic surgeons portrayed in the media exhibit questionable moral judgment. After watching shows such as
Nip/Tuck,
Extreme Makeover,
Dr. 90210, and
The Swan, one could easily conclude that ethics plays no part in the practice of plastic surgery. Indeed, some have charged cosmetic surgery with being entirely outside the scope of medical practice. Dr. Vercler examines the distinctions made between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, discuss how plastic surgeons think about those distinctions, and uncover the different ethical frameworks that support these practices.
This
lecture was part of the 2013-2014 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series,
presented by the Center
for Ethics. Originally recorded in Adobe Connect Pro.