Catholic Clinical Ethics Program
CHA announces a new online master's degree program and graduate certificate in Catholic Clinical Ethics for leaders in Catholic health institutions starting fall 2018.
The innovative academic program is offered through a partnership with Georgetown University Medical Center, The Catholic University of America and the Catholic Health Association of the United States.
Catholic Clinical Ethics will advance Catholic health care's leadership in the nation's health and well-being by preparing highly skilled professionals who can address complex changes in biotechnology, clinical treatments and health policy within the framework of human dignity and the Church's moral teachings. It is particularly timely in light of rapid technological change and the transformed health environment. To learn more, visit clinicalethics.georgetown.edu or email [email protected].
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Living Well with Serious Illness
The Catholic Health Association developed this updated and refreshed guide to learn about the range of support that is available to patients and families to help them live as well as possible during serious illness.
It is part of a series of publications that was created in collaboration with physicians, nurses, theologians and ethicists within Catholic health care to help people of all ages, backgrounds, religious traditions and beliefs make important decisions about serious illness and end-of-life care.
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Teachings of the Catholic Church on Caring for People at the End of Life
The Catholic Health Association has developed this guide in
collaboration with physicians, nurses, theologians and ethicists
within Catholic health care. It is based on frequently asked
questions to help patients, families and clinicians think about
end-of-life decisions regarding medical treatments and care.
Although the guide reflects the perspective of Catholic tradition,
the information is helpful to people from any religious tradition.
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Understanding and Applying the Ethical and Religious Directives
Based on the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, this resource is designed to help educate ministry health care professionals about important aspects of the Directives in a readily accessible and engaging new format.
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Understanding and Applying the Ethical and Religious Directives for Physicians
Designed for individual and group learning, this resource contains video and supporting educational materials to provide physicians with an understanding of the meaning and application of the ERDs in Catholic health care.
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