Taxonomy Code 174V00000X(174v00000x)
Clinical Ethicist. Providers: 1
Clinical Ethicist Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gwendolyn Laverne Vauss |
Individual |
1200 1st St Ne Washington, DC |
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| Taxonomy Code | 174V00000X |
| Display Name | Clinical Ethicist |
| Taxonomy Group | Other Service Providers |
| Taxonomy Classification | Clinical Ethicist |
| Definition | A clinical ethicist has been trained in bioethics and ethics case consultation. The clinical ethicist addresses medical-ethical dilemmas arising in clinical practice, such as end-of-life care, refusal of treatment, and futility of care; assists patients and health care providers with medical decision-making; and provides ethics education for patients and families. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |