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Clinical ethics consultations: reasons for optimism, but problems exist.

Henry S Perkins

The Journal of Clinical Ethics

|July 1, 1992

Summary

Clinical ethicists face challenges including physician recognition of ethical issues and conflicts between patient and institutional interests. This study offers solutions to improve clinical ethics consultations.

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Area of Science:

Medical Ethics
Clinical Consultation

Background:

Clinical ethics consultations are crucial for navigating complex medical dilemmas.
Identifying and addressing common challenges in these consultations is essential for effective patient care.

Observation:

Physicians may fail to recognize ethical issues.
There is ongoing debate regarding the scope of recommendations in ethics consultations.
Medical ethics principles alone may not resolve real-world ethical problems.
Conflicts of interest arise between patients, families, healthcare professionals, and institutions.
Clinical ethics consultation can be burdensome for the consultant.

Findings:

The author identifies five key problems encountered in clinical ethics consultations.
Each problem's implications for consultation practice are analyzed.
Proposed solutions are offered to mitigate these identified challenges.

Implications:

Addressing these issues can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical ethics consultations.
Improved consultations can lead to better patient care and ethical decision-making.
Understanding the toll on consultants may inform support strategies and professional development.

Keywords:

Bioethics and Professional Ethics Professional Patient Relationship

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