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I’m just not sure…What is the right thing to do?Should I ask for an ethics consultation? Inhealthcare,patientsandfamiliesoftenfacethedifficultquestionof“whatshouldbedone?”Therightchoiceforonepatientmaybethewrongchoiceforanother. Ifyou’reunsure,orifyoucan’tagreewithyourhealthcareteamoryourlovedones aboutwhatisbest,youcanaskforanethics consultation.
Ethicsconsultantshelpwhenthereisuncertaintyorconflictabouttherightthingto do.Theyworkwithyou,yourhealthcareteam,andyourfamilytoclarifythesituation. Youcantalktothemaboutyourvaluesandwhatyouwantmostfromyourcareorthecareofalovedone.Ethicsconsultantswon’tmakedecisionsforyou,buttheywillhelpyoufigureoutwhatisbestforyoursituation.
What kind of questions can ethics consultation help answer? • Mysisteristoosicktomakeherowndecisions.HowshouldIdecidewhatisbestforher?
• Ourfamilyisconfusedandupset.Wedon’tagreeaboutwhatistherightthingtodofor ourbrother’scare.Canyouhelp?
• Thetreatmentteamhastoldusthatdialysiscouldbestartedbutwe’renotsureifthisis whatourfatherwouldwant.Canyouhelpusfigureouthowtodecide?
If you wish to seek help from the Ethics Consultation Service contact:
02/2011