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Clinical ethics consultation's dilemma, and a solution.

Lisa M Rasmussen¹

¹Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA. lrasmuss@uncc.edu

The Journal of Clinical Ethics

|February 14, 2012

Summary

Clinical ethics consultation faces challenges with standards and foundations. Establishing proscriptive standards offers a practical solution until a consensus emerges in clinical ethics.

Area of Science:

Bioethics
Medical Ethics
Healthcare Ethics

Background:

Clinical ethics consultation (CEC) is a critical component of patient care.
The field faces criticism regarding a lack of standardized practices.
Existing foundational principles are often debated or considered arbitrary.

Purpose of the Study:

To articulate the core dilemma facing clinical ethics consultation.
To explore critiques regarding the field's standards and foundations.
To propose a pragmatic approach for guiding the field.

Main Methods:

Analysis of existing critiques of clinical ethics consultation.
Discussion of the challenges in formulating universal standards.
Proposal of a framework for establishing proscriptive standards.

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Main Results:

Identified a dual dilemma in clinical ethics consultation: lack of standards and contested foundations.
Highlighted the difficulties in achieving consensus on ethical principles.
Advocated for the adoption of proscriptive standards as an interim solution.

Conclusions:

Clinical ethics consultation requires a clear path forward amidst ongoing debate.
Proscriptive standards can provide necessary guidance in the absence of broad consensus.
This approach aims to enhance the reliability and consistency of ethical decision-making in healthcare.