Ethics Committee Core Curriculum
Introduction
Catherine Lyons
In 1992, Dr. Norman Chassin assembled the Chairs of Western New York
hospitals' Ethics Committees for the purpose of establishing a network of
individuals with an interest and involvement in Bioethical issues. Over
the last 5 years, this group has accomplished much in the way of
networking, collaboration and evolution into the Community Affairs
Committee of the Center for Ethics and Humanities in Healthcare. In one
of its earliest efforts, the network solicited funds from area hospital
CEOs to support educational and developmental programs for Ethics
committees members across the region.
This resource manual is the result of those efforts and a use for these
funds that was thought to have the most far reaching benefit for
contributing hospitals. It is the sum of the members' experiences,
expertise and useful references used over the years. It is designed to
assist members of any Ethics committee, whether those with lengthy
experience or new appointments.
We are indebted to Norm Chassin for his vision in establishing this
network and his continued encouragement to provide resources to our
colleagues and remain involved in the ethical challenges of healthcare.
- List of Contributors
- Goals and Objectives of this Curriculum
- About the UB Center for Clinical Ethics
- Expanded Table of Contents
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Last Revised 2/28/97