Visiting Professor in Bioethics and Medicine - "'Autonomous' Decisions and the Ethics of Nudging"

March 28, 2017 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds.  Abstract: Drawing on findings from behavioral science research, Dr. Blumenthal-Barby will call into question the idea of the autonomous decision maker.  She will then explain various "nudge" tools that we may be employed to shape patients' medical decisions and analyze the ethical considerations involved in employing such tools.

Location and Address

LHAS Auditorium - 7th Floor - Montefiore University Hospital