Indeed, Griener and Storch have pointed out how sparse is the data on the efficacy of Ethics Committees,3 and have stressed its importance. At the UAH, a group is now considering assessing levels of satisfaction with the efforts of the EC for individuals who request consultation. New Images in Ethics Consulting. A Panel Discussion , is now available. The panel consisting of a family physician, an ethicist, a nurse, a healthcare administrator, a lawyer and a clergy discuss the issues related to starting, continuing, and withdrawing tube feeding.
Tube feeding is a common but low profile form of life support.
Decision-making for other forms of life support would also be enhanced by this educational videotape. Back to the Bioethics Bulletins menu .