You are here:
- Home
- Health/Fitness
- Death and Dying
- Life Support Issues
- Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
Life Support Issues/Expert Profile
Paul 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.
For more information, you may visit my website at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
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
Publications
A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
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
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank-You for your help |
| Charlotte | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for quickly responding to my ..... |
| Chloe | 09/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Really helpful and timely - thanks Dr ..... |
| Julie Johnson | 09/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This is a great site.I read ..... |
| Lisa | 08/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I really want to thank you for ..... |
Recent Answers from Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
2009-09-16 End Stage COPD/CHF/AFIB:
Julie, There is no easy answer. The question you have to ask yourself is how would your mother like to live. If you feel she would wish to be treated palliatively, then you are doing the right things
2009-08-04 Responses to being taken of life support:
Lisa, I am sorry you had that experience and I know that no parent should ever have to bury a child. Although it looked like your son was in pain and struggling for breath, you should feel comforted
2009-03-26 end stage liver cancer:
Melody, It is hard to say over the internet what is causing your significant other's sleep. Certainly, the medications could cause sleepiness. Also, the body starts to shut down and demands more sleep
2009-03-19 Living Will:
Evalyn, I cannot answer this from a legal perspective since I don't know where the events occurred, if real, and cannot give legal advice if I am not licensed in that jurisdiction. From an ethics
2009-02-22 father- copd final days?:
Karen, I really cannot answer your question. Once your father stops eating and drinking, his time is limited. The body is starting to shut down and the body cannot exist without hydration and nutrition
Answers by Expert:
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.