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    • Ethical dilemmas in healthcare require accurate medical facts for sound recommendations.
    • Incomplete or incorrect information can compromise the ethics consultation process.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and advocate for the practice of 'curious engagement' for clinical ethicists.
    • To provide a methodology for identifying and addressing misinformation in ethics consultations.

    Main Methods:

    • The article proposes 'curious engagement' as a systematic approach.
    • Methodology is illustrated with a composite case study and other relevant scenarios.

    Main Results:

    • Curious engagement enables ethicists to uncover and rectify false predicates.
    • This practice supports informed ethical decision-making while prioritizing patient safety.

    Conclusions:

    • Adopting curious engagement is crucial for clinical ethicists to ensure the integrity of ethics consultations.
    • This approach enhances the ability to navigate complex ethical cases effectively and responsibly.