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Exploring the Role of Deontic Reasoning and World Knowledge in Wason´s Selection Task

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Exploring a model role description for ethicists.

Paula Chidwick¹, Jennifer Bell, Eoin Connolly

¹Brampton Civic Hospital, ON, Canada. PAULA.CHIDWICK@williamoslerhs.ca

HEC Forum : an Interdisciplinary Journal on Hospitals' Ethical and Legal Issues

|May 12, 2010

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Clinical ethicists in Canada perform diverse roles beyond case consultations. A taskforce developed a model role description, which this paper critically evaluates to understand their comprehensive work in healthcare.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Ethics
Professional Roles
Bioethics

Background:

The role of clinical ethicists in Canadian healthcare institutions is examined.
The study investigates activities extending beyond traditional ethics case consultation.
The Canadian Bioethics Society formed a Taskforce on Working Conditions for Bioethics.

Framework:

The paper assesses a model role description developed by the Taskforce.
Analysis focuses on the comprehensive nature of the clinical ethicist's work.
Key issues affecting ethicists and their professional development are considered.

Implementation:

The study describes the practical experiences of clinical ethicists in Canada.
It highlights the multifaceted responsibilities undertaken by these professionals.
The Taskforce's recommendations and proposed role description are central to the analysis.

Implications:

Understanding the full scope of clinical ethicist roles can inform professional standards.
The findings may guide the development of better working conditions and support for ethicists.
This work contributes to the ongoing discourse on bioethics practice in healthcare settings.