Ethics Ambassadors
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. 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 DBe, HEC-C
Director for Clinical Ethics
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Kristin Furfari MD, MS
Medical Director - Metro Denver Clinical Ethics Consultation Service
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Gianna Morales MH
Clinical Ethicist
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Anne Dondapati-Allen MA, MDiv, PhD, HEC-C
Lead Moral Distress Consultant
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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
Our Clinical Ethics Consultation team is here to support compassionate, ethical care grounded in integrity and respect for human dignity. We welcome your questions and are available to help you navigate complex decisions and ethical challenges in patient care.
Ethics Committees
The UCHealth and UCHA Ethics Committees work to strengthen the ethical culture of healthcare by supporting clinical consultation, guiding policy development, and promoting ethics education.
Together, they help ensure consistent, values-driven practices across individual hospitals and the broader health system.
Chair: Natascha Palmer, MPH
Gary Breen, MD
Kristin Furfari, MD, MS
Wes Hunter, MA, RPh
Luciano Lemos, MD
Dottie Maneriker
Riley Mulligan, RN
Chelsey Patten, DBe, HEC-C
Lisa Schlitzkus, MD, FACS
May Wescott
Co-chair: Christopher Lace, MD
Co-chair: Natascha Palmer, MPH
Barbara Creswell
Kristin Furfari, MD, MS
Pradipta Komanduri, FACHE
Jean Kutner, MD, MPH/MSPH
David Mafe, SPHR
Monique McCollum, RN, MPH
Gianna Morales, MH
Julia Murphy, MD
Chelsey Patten, DBe, HEC-C
Sydney Redland
Gabrielle Segal, MD