What does a clinical ethicist do? Learn about their role in patient care
When you think of your care team, doctors and nurses might be the first people that come to mind. And while these clinicians are essential members of your primary care team, they may call on another person to assist when certain ethical issues arise.
That’s where a clinical ethicist comes in.
Here, I’ll explain the role of clinical ethicists, why they’re becoming more important in today’s health care systems...
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