Are ethics committee members competent to consult?
The authors describe research conducted to assess the skills and knowledge base of individuals who perform ethics consultations in Maryland hospitals. The findings indicate a lack of formal educational preparation on the part of those who perform consults, and a general lack of institutional support for ethics committees.
Hoffmann
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Faculty and External Affairs, University of Maryland School of Law, USA.
Tarzian
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O'Neil
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D002983:Clinical Competence; D032802:Committee Membership; D004522:Educational Status; D026822:Ethicists; D017041:Ethics Committees; D028741:Ethics Committees, Clinical; D033061:Ethics Consultation; D006801:Humans; D008396:Maryland