Clinical ethicists encounter the most emotionally eviscerating medical cases possible. They
struggle to facilitate resolutions founded on good reasoning embedded in compassionate …

Should a brain-dead woman be artificially maintained for the sake of her fetus? Does a
physician have the right to administer a life-saving transfusion despite the patient's religious …

I employ a case to illustrate the complex multifaceted nature of ethical issues that emerge in
clinical practice. I argue that if ethics consultants and/or committee members are to be …

In the clinical setting, questions of medical ethics raise a host of perplexing problems, often
complicated by conflicting perspectives and the need to make immediate decisions. In this …

Originally published in 1999, this classic textbook includes twenty-six cases with
commentary and bibliographic resources designed especially for medical students and the …

Clinical ethics consultants (CECs) often face some of the most difficult communication and
interpersonal challenges that occur in hospitals, involving stressed stakeholders who …

PhD students, post-docs, and bioethics researchers are conducting nuanced research to
develop advancements in the field, and this research offers valuable insights that can …

Erhics committees and ethics consultants are becoming more involved in helping individuals
make decisions and in advising institutions and legislatures about drafting policy. The role of …

Foundation for their emotional, intellectual, and financial support of this endeavor. Without
their help, the project could not have come to fruition. Aspecial thank-you also goes to Joel …

In the clinical setting, questions of medical ethics raise a host of perplexing problems, often
complicated by conflicting perspectives and the need to make immediate decisions. In this …