Clinical Ethicist
Definition
A clinical ethicist has been trained in bioethics and ethics case consultation. The clinical ethicist addresses medical-ethical dilemmas arising in clinical practice, such as end-of-life care, refusal of treatment, and futility of care; assists patients and health care providers with medical decision-making; and provides ethics education for patients and families.
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Quick Facts
- Taxonomy Code
- 174V00000X
- Grouping
- Other Service Providers
- Classification
- Clinical Ethicist
- National Providers
- 156
- Conditions Treated
- 0
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