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.
Full Name: | Clinical Ethicist |
Taxonomy Code: | 174V00000X |
Level I, Provider Grouping: | Other Service Providers |
Level II, Classification: | Clinical Ethicist |
Additional Info: | Source: National Uniform Claim Committee [1/1/2011: new] |