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HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Clinical Ethicists.
As of today, the following are the total number of Clinical Ethicists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Clinical Ethicists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Clinical Ethicists by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Clinical Ethicists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Clinical Ethicists do?
A clinical ethicist guides healthcare teams, patients, and families through complex ethical dilemmas by providing consultations, developing and implementing ethical policies, educating professionals on ethical practices, and conducting bioethics research.
Key responsibilities include advocating for patients, mediating disputes, advising on treatment decisions like DNR orders, and collaborating with ethics committees to foster ethically sound healthcare.
Responsibilities
Consultation: Provide expert guidance to healthcare providers, patients, and families facing ethical conflicts, such as those involving goals of care, organ donation, or end-of-life decisions.
Policy Development: Contribute to creating, implementing, and improving ethical guidelines and policies for the healthcare facility.
Education: Develop and deliver training programs for various healthcare professionals on bioethics and professional responsibility.
Patient & Family Advocacy: Ensure patient rights are understood and upheld, and that families are active participants in the decision-making process.
Mediation: Facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between patients, families, and healthcare providers to find mutually acceptable solutions.
Research & Programmatic Work: Conduct research in clinical ethics, disseminate findings, and contribute to the evaluation and management of healthcare ethics programs.
Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge of Ethics: A strong understanding of ethical principles and moral reasoning, especially as applied to clinical situations.
Formal Education: Typically requires a Master’s or terminal degree in a relevant field like bioethics, philosophy, or law.
Clinical Experience: Years of experience working with clinical ethical issues or within an ethics consultation service are crucial.
Certifications: The Certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant (HEC-C) credential is a significant advantage.
Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential for conveying complex ethical concepts clearly.
Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and mediate conflicts is critical.