Clinical Ethics Services

The Clinical Ethics Team at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities is dedicated to providing expert guidance and education across the UCHealth system and beyond. Aided by community-seated ethics boards, our team brings together a diverse range of experience and expertise, united by a shared commitment to promoting ethical excellence in healthcare. Contact our ethics teams, and let us know how we can help you. 
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Chelsey Patten

Chelsey Patten DBe, HEC-C

Clinical Ethics Director
Anne Dondapati-Allen

Anne Dondapati-Allen MA, MDiv, PhD, HEC-C

Moral Resiliency Program Lead
Kristin Furfari

Kristin Furfari MD, MS

Lead Ethics Consultant
Gianna Morales

Gianna Morales MH

Clinical Ethicist
Promoting a clinical culture of ethical excellence, ensuring that compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity remain at the forefront of healthcare delivery.
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.

Contact Our Team

It is our mission to ensure compassion, integrity and dignity in health care. Our faculty and staff and committee can help you do that. Contact us with your questions. 

Ethics Committees Members

Gary Breen

Kristin Furfari

Wes Hunter

Luciano Lemos

Dottie Maneriker

Riley Mulligan

Chelsey Patten

Lisa Schlitzkus

May Wescott

Barbara Creswell

Kristin Furfari

Pradipta Komanduri

Jean Kutner

Christopher Lace

David Mafe

Monique McCollum

Gianna Morales

Julia Murphy

Chelsey Patten

Sydney Redland

Gabrielle Segal

Center for Bioethics and Humanities

CU Anschutz

Fulginiti Pavilion for Bioethics and Humanites

13080 East 19th Avenue

Administrative Office Room 201

Aurora, CO 80045


303-724-3994

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