I’m just not sure…What is the right thing to do?Should I ask for an ethics consultation?Inhealthcare,patientsandfamiliesoftenfacethedifficultquestionof“whatshouldbedone?”Therightchoiceforonepatientmaybethewrongchoicefor another.Ifyou’reunsure,orifyoucan’tagreewithyourhealthcareteamoryour lovedonesaboutwhat’sbest,youcanaskforanethics consultation.

Ethicsconsultantshelpwhenthereisuncertaintyorconflictabouttherightthing todo.Theyworkwithyou,yourhealthcareteam,andyourfamilytoclarifythesituation.Youcantalktothemaboutyourvaluesandwhatyouwantmostfrom yourcareorthecareofalovedone.Ethicsconsultantswon’tmakedecisionsfor you,buttheywillhelpyoufigureoutwhatisbestforyoursituation.

What kinds of questions can ethics consultation help answer? •Mysisteristoosicktomakeherowndecisions.HowshouldIdecidewhatisbestforher?• Ourfamilyisconfusedandupset.Wedon’tagreeaboutwhatistherightthingtodofor ourbrother’scare.Canyouhelp?• Thetreatmentteamhastoldusthatdialysiscouldbestartedbutwe’renotsureifthis iswhatourfatherwouldwant.Canyouhelpusfigureouthowtodecide?

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