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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 P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda | 11/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your answer, I am ..... |
| Nicole | 10/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| James | 04/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Danielle | 12/13/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you |
| Khatrina | 10/03/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! :) |
Recent Answers from Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
2011-11-12 hospice care for father with copd chf dm2:
Rhonda, I am sorry for the loss of your father. If it was your father's wish to be put on a DNR, then your mother did the right thing. If your father never expressed his feelings and your mother
2011-10-24 End Stage Liver Disease:
Nicole, I am sorry to hear about your brother's condition and I am sure it is hard on him as well as the family. There is no way to know how long your brother will survive. It sounds encouraging
2011-04-23 Life support:
James, I can answer the first question but the second question asks for legal advice which I cannot give since it depends on state laws and I may not be licensed where this occurred. If a patient
2010-12-12 Cirrhosis of the Liver:
Danielle, I am sorry to hear about your mother. I would suggest you get a second opinion since it is vital that your mother have a true indication of what is happening. If the ER physicians had
2010-12-05 cancer:
Gerald, Sorry to hear about your mother's condition. The next step may be chemotherapy. If she is not eligible or does not want chemotherapy, then the providers will treat her palliatively to keep
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