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Clinical Ethics Services
Mission
Promoting a clinical culture of ethical excellence, ensuring that compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity remain at the forefront of healthcare delivery.
Vision
To be the leading resource for clinical ethics across Colorado, fostering a healthcare environment where every patient interaction is guided by compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity. We envision a future where clinical ethics is seamlessly integrated statewide, empowering healthcare professionals to navigate complex decisions with confidence. As the preeminent center for clinical ethicists and trainees, we aim to set the standard for ethical excellence and professional development, shaping the next generation of leaders in clinical ethics.
Our Team
The Clinical Ethics Team as the Center for Bioethics and Humanities is dedicated to providing expert guidance and education across the UCHealth system and beyond. Our team brings together a diverse range of experience and expertise, united by a shared commitment to promoting ethical excellence in healthcare.
Director for Clinical Ethics
Lead Ethics Consultant
Kristin Furfari, MD, MS
Medical Director, Metro Denver Clinical Ethics Consultation Service
Lead Ethics Consultant
Gianna Morales, MH
Clinical Ethicist
Lead Ethics Consultant
Clinical Ethics Education Council Co-Chair
Clinical Ethics Ambassador Program Lead
Anne Dondapati-Allen, MA, MDiv, PhD, HEC-C
Moral Resiliency Program Lead
Ethics Committee
Chelsey Patten – Chair
Gary Breen
Kristin Furfari
Wes Hunter
Luciano Lemos
Dottie Man
Riley Mulligan
Lisa Schlitzkus
May Wescott
Gary Breen
Kristin Furfari
Wes Hunter
Luciano Lemos
Dottie Man
Riley Mulligan
Lisa Schlitzkus
May Wescott
Christopher Lace – Co-Chair
Chelsey Patten – Co-Chair
Barbara Creswell
Kristin Furfari
Pradipta Komanduri
Jean Kutner
David Mafe
Monique McCollum
Gianna Morales
Julia Murphy
Sydney Redland
Gabrielle Segal
Chelsey Patten – Co-Chair
Barbara Creswell
Kristin Furfari
Pradipta Komanduri
Jean Kutner
David Mafe
Monique McCollum
Gianna Morales
Julia Murphy
Sydney Redland
Gabrielle Segal
CONTACTS:
Non-Contracted Facilities: For direct contact with the Clinical Ethics Team at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities, email: Chelsey Patten, DBe, HEC-C or (303) 724-5832.
UCHealth Contracted Facilities: If you are trying to reach the Clinical Ethics Consult Service email: UCHealthEthicsConsults@uchealth.org.
If you are trying to reach the Ethics Consult Service at the Children’s Hospital Colorado: Call (720) 777-3999 (One Call) and ask the operator to page the Ethics Consultant who is on call.