University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University are thrilled to celebrate the launch of the UH/CWRU Center for Clinical Ethics, a groundbreaking collaborative effort that seeks to elevate the field of clinical ethics and strengthen the longstanding partnership between University Hospitals (UH) and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU).
The establishment of the UH/CWRU Center for Clinical Ethics and underscores the close relationship between UH's Clinical Ethics program and the CWRU Department of Bioethics. Moreover, it signals the expanded collaboration that encompass joint consultation service, education, and research efforts � which are already underway.
Clinical Ethics Consultation is an advisory service staffed by a clinical ethicist of the UH Clinical Ethics Program. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be contacted by patients, family members, surrogate decision makers and any University Hospitals faculty or staff member.
The resolution of value-conflicts promotes both quality care, improves and facilitates healthcare decision-making and supports patients and families in their discernment of their preferences and values.
University Hospitals offers several opportunities for education:
- Ethics Grand Rounds (everyone other month)
- 2-year post-doctoral fellowship
- Specialized clinical ethics talks for residents and new employees
Additionally, faculty and staff provide:
- Precepting for MA in bioethics and medical humanities and PhD in Bioethics students
- Teaching ethical concepts in medical education
Nathan Stout, PhD, Center Co-Director, Clinical Ethicist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Bioethics
Rob Guerin, PhD, Clinical Ethicist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Bioethics
Donald Hoepfer, DBe, MA Clinical Ethicist and Adjunct Instructor of Bioethics
Ann Kessler, MA, Rainbow Babies & Children's Clinical Ethicist and Adjunct Instructor of Bioethics
Mark Aulisio, PhD, Center Co-Director and Susan E. Watson Professor and Chair of Bioethics
Sana Loue, PhD, JD, MPH, Professor of Bioethics and Clinical Ethicist
Leah Jeunnette, PhD, Director of MA program and Clinical Ethicist