Supporting burn patients physically, psychologically, and emotionally during their recovery can be a challenge. This month on Ethics Talk, we explore how medical teams can ensure that patients are given the holistic care they need.

Surgeon Dr Sara Scarlet and anesthesiologist Dr Patricia Doerr discuss their perspectives on surgeon-anesthesiologist relationships.

Editorial fellow Dr Ariel Wampler describes what few know about material and device regulation, and Dr Adriane Fugh-Berman explains why we should ask more questions about device representatives’ intraoperative roles during implantations.

Jeffrey Bedard joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article: "What Should Patients Be Told About Device Representatives’ Roles at the Point of Surgical Care?"

Burn care physicians must walk a fine line between providing individualized care and applying population-based quality metrics.

Wound care curricula in medical school would help address problems associated with chronic wounds and overtriage of burn injuries.

A highly coordinated team effort stabilizes and manages victims of polytrauma.

Physicians are responsible for overseeing and collaborating with the expanded health care delivery team.

Teams are smartest when everyone feels free to speak up and function best when leadership is inclusive and patient-focused.

Surgeons must know their clinical strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their skills and increase patient safety.