Clinical Ethicist
118 active NPIs list Clinical Ethicist as their primary specialty.
Definition
NUCC provider taxonomyA 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.
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