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Convergence and Divergence in Canadian Ethics Support Services.
Marika Warren1, Christy Simpson2, Diane Godkin3
1Assistant Professor and Network Ethicist in the Department of Bioethics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marika.warren@dal.ca.
The Journal of Clinical Ethics
|September 22, 2022
Summary
This article examines clinical ethics consultation (CEC) and ethics support services in Canada. It identifies commonalities and differences among three models within the Canadian healthcare system, accreditation, and professionalization contexts.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Ethics
- Bioethics
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Clinical ethics consultation (CEC) services are integral to Canadian healthcare.
- The professionalization of healthcare ethicists is an evolving area.
- Accreditation standards influence healthcare ethics support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze and compare different models of clinical ethics consultation (CEC) in Canada.
- To identify commonalities and divergences in ethics support services.
- To contextualize CEC within the Canadian healthcare landscape.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of three distinct models of ethics support.
- Literature review on Canadian healthcare ethics and professionalization.
- Examination of accreditation requirements related to ethics services.
Main Results:
- Identified key similarities and differences across the discussed CEC models.
- Highlighted the impact of the Canadian healthcare system on ethics support.
- Noted the role of accreditation and professionalization in shaping CEC.
Conclusions:
- Understanding diverse CEC models is crucial for effective ethics support in Canada.
- Further research is needed on the professionalization of healthcare ethicists.
- Standardization and best practices in CEC may be informed by comparative analysis.
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