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    • Medical Ethics
    • Bioethics
    • Healthcare Policy

    Background:

    • Clinical ethics consultation (CEC) services are increasingly utilized in healthcare settings.
    • Understanding the lived experiences of those who engage with CEC is crucial for service improvement.
    • Diverse stakeholders, including patients, families, providers, and advocates, interact with CEC.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To illuminate the multifaceted experiences of individuals who have utilized clinical ethics consultation (CEC) services.
    • To provide a platform for personal narratives and expert commentary on the impact of CEC.
    • To advocate for greater attention to the patient and provider journey within healthcare ethics.

    Main Methods:

    • A collection of twelve personal narratives from individuals with direct experience of CEC.
    • Inclusion of three expert commentaries from scholars in bioethics, narrative medicine, and policy.
    • Qualitative synthesis of diverse stakeholder perspectives on CEC.

    Main Results:

    • Personal narratives offer unique insights into the practical application and impact of CEC.
    • Expert commentaries provide critical analysis and contextualization of the shared experiences.
    • The symposium underscores the value and variability of CEC encounters.

    Conclusions:

    • Elevating the voices of those who have received CEC is essential for advancing ethical healthcare practices.
    • Further research and dialogue are needed to optimize CEC delivery and accessibility.
    • The symposium serves as a call to action for enhanced understanding and utilization of healthcare ethics consultation.