title: Bioethics consultations and resources.
abstract: Making difficult healthcare decisions is often helped by consultation with a bioethics committee. This article reviews the main bioethics principles, when it is appropriate and how to call a bioethics consult, ethical concerns, and members of the consult team. Bioethics resources are included.
authors.affiliation: Pastoral Care, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
authors.forename: Jennie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thomas