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Debating ethical expertise.

Norbert L Steinkamp1, Bert Gordijn, Henk A M J ten Have

  • 1Department of Ethics, Philosophy and History of Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

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The debate on ethical expertise is crucial for clinical ethics practice. It enhances understanding of ethicists' skills and moral competence among non-ethicists, aiding professional development.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Philosophy of Medicine

Background:

  • The practice of clinical ethics involves complex moral decision-making.
  • The concept of 'ethical expertise' is debated, impacting how clinical ethicists and their roles are perceived.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relevance of the ethical expertise debate for clinical ethics practice.
  • To analyze arguments for and against ethical expertise in clinical settings.
  • To discuss the implications for the perception and professionalization of clinical ethicists.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of ethical expertise theories.
  • Review of arguments concerning the existence and nature of ethical expertise.
  • Discussion of four key theses on the debate's relevance to clinical ethics.

Main Results:

  • The debate clarifies the expertise of clinical ethicists.
  • It improves the recognition of moral competence in non-ethicists.
  • It highlights complementary argumentation styles between ethicists and non-ethicists.
  • It raises awareness about the professional identity of clinical ethicists.

Conclusions:

  • The ethical expertise debate significantly impacts clinical ethics practice.
  • It refines self-perception and external perception of clinical ethicists' roles and competencies.
  • Understanding this debate is vital for the professional development and recognition of clinical ethicists.