174V00000X Clinical Ethicist
- Definition
- A clinical ethicist has been trained in bioethics and ethics case consultation. The clinical ethicist addresses medical-ethical dilemmas arising in clinical practice, such as end-of-life care, refusal of treatment, and futility of care; assists patients and health care providers with medical decision-making; and provides ethics education for patients and families.
- Grouping
- Other Service Providers
- Classification
- Clinical Ethicist
- Section
- Individual
- Notes
- Source: National Uniform Claim Committee [1/1/2011: new]