Tag / healthcare ethics
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Clinical Ethics Consultation: How I Make a Difference on the Worst Days in People’s Lives
The nature of my work as a clinical ethicist – whether working with a patient, a physician, or a nurse – includes involving myself in some of the most difficult situations imaginable, both emotionally and intellectually, states Ryan Pferdehirt, in this blog.
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November 9 2023 Email Newsletter
Learn about the three definitions of medical futility and how to balance them, having a advance care planning discussion with your family during the Thanksgiving holiday and more in the Center for Practical Bioethics’ November 9, 2023 monthly email newsletter.
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Medical Ethics and AI in Healthcare: A Fireside Chat
At our 40th Anniversary Kickoff Luncheon in October, Lindsey Jarrett, PhD, and Ryan Pferdehirt, D. Bioethics, HEC-C, discussed the ethical use of AI in healthcare and the practical work of bioethicists in clinical settings.
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24 Hours in the Life of a Bioethicist
What does a bioethicist for the Center for Practical Bioethics do in 24 hours? Read a day in the life of Terry Rosell in this blog.
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Rural Public Health Ethics: Making the Case for Medicaid Expansion
Nellie Kassebaum, Research Associate, discusses rural public health ethics and making the case for Medicaid expansion in this blog.
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Guidance at the Crossroads of Decision Dinner Sponsorship
40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner SponsorshipThursday, April 11, 2024 at The Abbott, KCMO More Information For more information about the 40th anniversary events or this dinner, including event sponsorship, please use our contact us form or contact Cindy Leyland by email or call 816.979.1357. Thank you. Past Events Guidance at the Crossroads of Decision: A Fireside… -
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Respecting Autonomy
Ryan Pferdehirt, Vice President of Ethics Services, discusses respecting autonomy in this blog.
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Who has Time to Talk About Ethics?
The Center offers workshops in healthcare ethics to ease the burden of healthcare ethical dilemmas.
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2024 Annual Dinner
Please join us on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at The Abbott in KCMO. Keynote Speaker is Daniela Lamas, MD.
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Guidance at the Crossroads of Decision: A Fireside Chat
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Join us for a “fireside chat” and mingle with the expert leaders of services to help healthcare organizations integrate ethics into all facets of their organizations.
