An ethics consultation may help whenever it is difficult to choose the best care or course of action for you or a family member. A consultation can provide education and guidance to the hospital and medical staff that they may use in their decision-making.
Patients, family members, and any member of the healthcare team may request a consultation. Medical staff may assist interested patients or family members with making a request.
When a consultation is requested:
- A coordinator will gather some basic information from you and explain our procedures.
- A consultant will reach out to discuss the case with the patient, family, and medical team, and will usually schedule a family meeting where all stakeholders can discuss the case together.
- Next, the committee will meet privately to discuss recommendations.
- The recommendations will be transmitted to the attending physician or medical team who is responsible for communicating the findings to the other involved parties. The recommendations are advisory only. Final decisions are made by the patient, family, and the health care team.
- The outcome of the consultation will be documented in the patient’s chart.
To request a consultation with the Center for Clinical Ethics call the number provided for your delivery network on this webpage, or ask your nurse to call for you.
These lines are staffed during regular business hours. Messages left at other times will be returned during regular business hours.
Bridgeport Hospital
Eileen Curley, Administrative Assistant for the Dept. of Anesthesiology
203-384-3801
Dr. Lisa Caramico
203-258-9926
Greenwich Hospital
Dr. R. Morgan Bain
203-863-4625
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Palliative Care Office
860-442-0711, ext. 2702
Westerly Hospital
401-316-4134
or the hospital operator
Yale New Haven Hospital
Adult Bioethics (both campuses)
(203)-688-2997
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Please call to request an ethics consult
203-785-4651
If you have additional questions about the Center for Clinical Ethics, you can contact the Center directly:
(203)-688-2997
[email protected]
