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The role of ethics committees in hospice programs
1Vitas Healthcare Corporation, Miramar, FL 33025, USA.
The Hospice Journal
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Establishing ethics committees in home hospice care is crucial. This article details forming, training, and the functions of these committees, addressing potential challenges in hospice ethics.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Ethics
- Palliative Care Management
Background:
- Ethics committees are emerging in hospice care, particularly outside hospital settings.
- Home hospice care presents unique ethical considerations distinct from hospital-based services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the formation and training process for ethics committees in a multi-hospice company.
- To outline the structure, training, functions, and challenges of hospice ethics committees.
Main Methods:
- Formation of ethics committees across several home hospice settings.
- Development of training programs for committee members.
- Analysis of committee composition, functions, and operational challenges.
Main Results:
- Detailed delineation of committee composition and training methodologies.
- Explanation of the operational functions and various types of ethics committees.
- Identification of common pitfalls and problems encountered by hospice ethics committees.
Conclusions:
- Effective ethics committees require specific formation and training protocols for home hospice.
- Understanding committee roles and potential challenges is vital for successful implementation in hospice care.