AboutPaul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. Expertise I have a master's degree in bioethics which inlcudes medical and research ethics. In addition to a law degree, I have a doctorate of philosophy in comparative ethics involving medicine, law and business. I also am an Adjunct Professor at a medical school.
I can answer questions related to the ethics of withholding, instituting or withdrawal of life support.
Experience Experience in the area I have been a practicing trial attorney since 1989 plus I have a master's degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics. I am also an Adjunct Professor at a medical school where I teach current providers and students medical ethics.
Organizations State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Licensed in the United States Supreme Court American Bar Association National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Association for Justice
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities Kennedy Institute of Ethics National Association of Realtors
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004 Doctorate of Philosphy 2006
Awards and Honors Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who
Publications A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Question Hello,
My Father of 86 has recently decidied to be a part of a "Home Hospice" program. He has been on this program about three weeks. They can took most of his pills, left an oxygen machine, patted him on the back, and we have never seen them again.
We have tried to call them many times for some additional covered needs only to get the run around. Nobody, seems to know anything, or even remotely care. We have still never seen another person, neither an RN, LPN or even a CNA.
I was curious if anybody knows who regulates this type of program? Somebody I could call to perhaps light a fire under them. Any help would be greatly appreciated-Skyler
Answer Skyler,
I suggest you contact your state's department of health services and/or adult protective services.
I also suggest you find another hospice organization in your area. They are highly competitive and most provide excellent care. It sounds as if this particular hospice organization is less than ideal.
