Ask The Ethicist
Dr Katrina Bramstedt PhD, Clinical Ethicist
Dr Bramstedt works through GP2U and has over 15 years specialising in medical ethics dilemmas. She has lectured and trained medical students worldwide, and written over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as 3 books.
Dr Bramstedt is particularly interested in matters pertaining to living organ donation and organ transplantation, but she is also a generalist and is well-versed in cases dealing with end-of-life care, advance care planning, implantable cardiac devices, neuroethics (e.g., matters pertaining to coma, PVS, deep brain stimulation, epilepsy), etc.
To book an appointment all you need to do is register, login and click the "Book Allied Health Appointment" link. Select "Clinical Ethicist" and a time that suits you. Dr. Bramstedt's services are payable by credit card.
You will find Katrina's dedicated site AskTheEthicist.com informative. Here are some examples of the difficult ethical issues people face.
Is it ethical for Jehovah's Witnesses to receive organ transplants?
How can I register to be a deceased organ donor?
Can Jews be organ donors?
The wait for a transplant is too long in Australia. Should I go to another country?
Is medical tourism safe and effective?
How can I die a comfortable death?
What causes family conflict during end-of-life care?
Am I allowed to refuse life-saving treatment?
Is it ok to turn off a pacemaker or other heart implant device?
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