Taxonomy Code 174V00000X

The directory of Clinical Ethicists in Los Gatos, California was last updated 1/9/2024

Clinical Ethicists
Taxonomy Code 174V00000X

Classification: Clinical Ethicist

Description

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.

Notes

Source: National Uniform Claim Committee [1/1/2011: new]