Clinical Ethicist

Clinical Ethicist
Taxonomy Code 174V00000X

Classification: Clinical Ethicist

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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]

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