Medical Ethics Advisor – July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018
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Certification Now Possible for Clinical Ethics Consultants: Applicants Are ‘Agents of Change’
The Healthcare Ethics Consultation Certification is the first program to identify and assess a national standard for healthcare ethics consultants.
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Clinical Ethics Consult ‘Needs to Be in the Chart’
A recent paper offers a suggested framework to ensure that clinical ethicists’ notes are included in the electronic health record.
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Policy Takes Neutral Stance on Physician-assisted Suicide
In a new position statement, the American Academy of Neurology leaves the decision of whether to practice lawful physician-hastened death to “the conscientious judgment of its members acting on behalf of their adult patients dying of neurologic illness.”
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Companion Presence Affects Presurgical Conversations
Researchers expected that the visit would be more patient-centered due to companions acting as patient advocates. They found the opposite was true: Companions’ presence was associated with lower levels of patient-centeredness.
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Nurses Issue Call to Action on Moral Distress
The American Nurses Association has released “A Call to Action: Exploring Moral Resilience Toward a Culture of Ethical Practice,” which offers specific, practical guidance for nurses, leaders, and organizations.
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Preference for Aggressive Treatment Isn’t Linked to Inpatient or ED Care
Preferences for more aggressive medical treatment are not significantly associated with inpatient or ED treatment, according to a recent study.
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New Guidance Helps Clinicians Navigate Demands for Nonbeneficial Care
New guidance from the Canadian Critical Care Society aims to help clinicians respond to families’ demands for life-sustaining treatment.
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Study: Older Adults Living Alone With Cognitive Impairment Lack Support
There is a dearth of programs to support older adults living alone with cognitive impairment, creating a need for novel programs and interventions, found a recent study.
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Ethical Response Needed if Patient Revokes Consent Due to Complications
A new paper explores ethical considerations if patients consent to a treatment plan with the understanding that it carries risks of complications, then revoke consent when complications arise.