Ethical Considerations

Ethical Considerations Guidance Rooted in Medical Ethics

Medical decision-making at the end of life often requires balancing complex ethical principles: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. Dr. Hock brings years of experience navigating these challenges in clinical, legal, and family settings.

About Ethical Considerations

Dr. Hock offers:

  • Frameworks to weigh competing values
  • Support for difficult decisions such as withholding or withdrawing treatments
  • Case-based discussion and education on principles such as veracity and egalitarianism

For Guardians & Elder Law Attorneys

Guardians and attorneys are often placed in the difficult position of making or advising on care decisions. Dr. Hock’s consultations offer:

  • Ethical clarity in representing incapacitated individuals
  • Support in ethically defensible documentation
  • Expert input for hearings and contested decisions

For Healthcare Workers and Hospitals

Prognosis is essential to discharge planning, appropriate referrals, and family communication. Dr. Hock provides:

  • Ethics consultations for complex patient care decisions
  • Case conferences and moral distress mitigation
  • Workshops on clinical ethics in palliative care