Wednesday July 15, 2020
Pediatric Ethics at Riley Hospital for Children: History, Evolution, and a Bright Future
Brian Leland, MD
Medical Director of Pediatric Ethics, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Director, Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics, Clinical Ethics Fellowship Program
Learning Objectives:
Review the history and evolution of
ethics infrastructure at Riley Hospital for Children
Recall pertinent findings of an
institutional ethics consultation review and needs assessment survey
Describe current ethics resources and
educational opportunities, and explore long term goals for pediatric ethics at
Riley Hospital for Children
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