Comments on: The increasing use of ethics consults http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2006/07/increasing-use-of-ethics-consults.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Anonymoushttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2006/07/increasing-use-of-ethics-consults.html#comment-64922 Anonymous Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:23:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/kevinmd/2006/07/the-increasing-use-of-ethics-consults.html#comment-64922 My one interaction with a clinic's Patient Advocate was not helpful. In this clinic's hierarchy, the Patient Advocate reports to the clinic risk management attorney. Both, obviously, are clinic employees, and I did not feel they were even remotely impartial. I submitted my concern briefly in writing, expecting follow-up investigation. They simply rendered a verdict based on that initial communication -- not once actually speaking with me -- and responded to all further queries with "our decision is final".<br/><br/>I imagine whether such negotiations actually work depends on how well the administration supports such efforts. As long as the ethics committees and patient advocates are paid by the hospital/clinic, its power is limited and there is some incentive protect the employer's interests. My one interaction with a clinic’s Patient Advocate was not helpful. In this clinic’s hierarchy, the Patient Advocate reports to the clinic risk management attorney. Both, obviously, are clinic employees, and I did not feel they were even remotely impartial. I submitted my concern briefly in writing, expecting follow-up investigation. They simply rendered a verdict based on that initial communication — not once actually speaking with me — and responded to all further queries with “our decision is final”.

I imagine whether such negotiations actually work depends on how well the administration supports such efforts. As long as the ethics committees and patient advocates are paid by the hospital/clinic, its power is limited and there is some incentive protect the employer’s interests.

]]> By: corhonahttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2006/07/increasing-use-of-ethics-consults.html#comment-64894 corhona Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:10:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/kevinmd/2006/07/the-increasing-use-of-ethics-consults.html#comment-64894 I have recently been reading some of your blog posts and how found interest in your post and your blogging experience.<br/><br/>I have sent along a more formal email addressing my interest and asking for your participation in non-formal interview that I would like to conduct as part of my MBA dissertation research.<br/><br/>I hope that we can be in contact soon.<br/>Regards<br/><br/>Rhona I have recently been reading some of your blog posts and how found interest in your post and your blogging experience.

I have sent along a more formal email addressing my interest and asking for your participation in non-formal interview that I would like to conduct as part of my MBA dissertation research.

I hope that we can be in contact soon.
Regards

Rhona

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