Clinical Ethicist
115 active NPIs list Clinical Ethicist (taxonomy code 174V00000X) as their primary specialty.
Definition
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.