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Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
Expertise
In addition to my law degree, I have a master's degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy involving comparative medical, legal and business ethics. I am an adjunct professor at a medical school teaching ethics to healthcare professionals and graduate students.
I can answer questions dealing with general ethics principles, including medical ethics, research ethics and bioethics. I am not a moralist and do not interject subjective values such as what is morally right and wrong. Also, I do not give legal advice over the internet.
For more information, you can view my webiste at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Experience in the area
I have been a civil trial attorney since 1989 with a masters degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy involving comparative ethics.
Organizations
State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in the Arizona District Court
Licensed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
licensed in the United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
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 in Philosophy 2006
Awards and Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who
Outstanding Achievement Award in Bioethics from Midwestern University
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared | 02/09/12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. The feedback from Dr. Friedman came ..... |
| Demetrius | 02/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dr. Friedman is swift and clear |
| Janice | 12/19/11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lia | 10/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Danielle | 10/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. This helped a ..... |
Recent Answers from Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
2012-02-09 Chimpanzee research ethics vs. necessity:
Jared, This is an interesting topic and I just saw a special regarding Chimpanzee research. Animal research is not a topic that is addressed by the three major sources which are: Nuremberg Code; Declaration
2012-02-02 ethics?:
Demetrius, There is no law in the US that mandates what a physician writes. If the physician treats a patient and establishes a physician/patient relationship, the notes have to be able to be utilized
2012-02-01 ethics?:
Certainly. Good luck with the story.
2011-12-18 Genetic testing without knowlege or consent:
Janice, I am not licensed to practice law in New Jersey so I cannot legally or ethically give you a legal opinion. As a bioethicist, it is problematic that your physician would run tests without receiving
2011-10-30 Assisted Suicide:
I cannot provide you with a legal opinion since I am not licensed in Oregon, Washington or the Netherlands, however, I can respond philosophically as a bioethicst. Administration would involve an act
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