|
For Patients and Families
For Faculty and Staff
Bioethics Education Requests
Program Faculty
For Media or Community
|
What is a Bioethicist?
Bioethicists are not "moral experts" but persons who have some moral expertise. Bioethicists are professionals from a range of backgrounds (philosophy,
law, religion, medicine, nursing, sociology, social work, education, etc.) who help healthcare providers "do the right thing" by looking at tough situations
in medicine from various angles and perspectives, and then providing some guidance for all involved. Most university teaching hospitals have bioethicists on
staff for private consults, as well as holding regular hospital ethics committee meetings to discuss hospital policy and cases. You may request a consultation
with a bioethicist to help you make decisions about your care, or help to explain your options.
|
Academics | Service | Research | UK HealthCare | UK A-Z 
