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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

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

Publications
A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM

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Answer was received incredibly fast, and met all of the above criteria.
(Susan on 08/13/08)

very good ty
(sandra on 08/12/08)

thank u for ur polite and quick response.
(bethany on 07/23/08)

Thank you for your comments, I agree she's in the winter of her life. It's just hard letting go a little and letting her eat rubbish all the time. ma
(chris on 06/17/08)

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Recent Answers from Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.

2008-08-13 Friend dealing with life support issue on adult child: Mindi, Her mother needs to speak to an attorney immediately to determine her rights. She can also contact the medical provider to let them know her view of the withdrawal of life support. Very truly...

2008-08-12 my son has kidney failure: Sandra, I strongly suggest you see a lawyer. If your son does not have decision making capacity, you may wish to become his conservator to make decisions on his behalf. If it is not his wish to become...

2008-08-10 DNR: Karen, I am going to answer your question from an ethics standpoint and not give legal advice. From an ethics standpoint, the decision to have a medical procedure does not revoke a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)...

2008-07-22 my grandmother is sick and has 2 options related to life support: Bethany, I cannot answer your question as no ethicist could answer it. The first thing that must be considered is whether your grandmother had a directive regarding her wishes as to nutrition and hydration...

2008-06-17 Looking after my Mother: Chris, You provided quite an expressive narrative of your mother, however, I am not exactly certain what you are asking. The will to live is often as important as the health of the person. It sounds...