Pediatric Ethics Elective

Catalog Description:  Clinical ethics is an integral part of the practice of medicine – medicine by definition is an ethical practice. Taking the time to understand how the ethical principles work in day to day clinical decision making is paramount to the development of ethically astute clinicians. In order to provide students with an immersive experience in clinical ethics this elective has been created for those who seek more directive knowledge on how ethics affects patient care.

Sites:  Assigned. Students may rotate at any of the following Children's Minnesota locations:

•    Minneapolis campus--2525 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
•    St. Paul campus--345 North Smith Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102

Required session attendance:

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode:  Rounding, case conference, individual learning, committee meetings, personal research time.

Direct patient care:  Yes

Consent Requirement (arranged or open to student scheduling):  Open to student scheduling

Course Objectives:  By the end of this rotation, students will be able to…

• articulate and recognize clinical ethics dilemmas that affect patient care
• address basic pediatric specific ethics issues, and
• understand how to think through clinical ethics consultations.

Graded Components:  Clinical assessment by faculty

Grading Scale:  H/E/S/N