What is a Medical Ethics Consultation?
A consultation is a discussion of a specific case where ethics committee members raise the possible options to pursue and, based on their education, experience and training, offer information and suggestions to the physician, hospital staff, patient or family member request the consultation. An ethics consultation is not binding and does not arbitrate between parties. The purpose of the consult is to help those involved in the patient situation clarify options, issues and the ethical ramifications of decisions in order to make their own decisions about the case.
