title: Are ethics committee members competent to consult?
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Faculty and External Affairs, University of Maryland School of Law, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hoffmann
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tarzian
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: O'Neil
mesh_terms: 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