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Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.

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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

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sullivan02/25/12101010 
sullivan02/25/12101010Fantastic response, as always.
Patty02/14/12101010 
Jared02/09/121010Thanks. The feedback from Dr. Friedman came .....
Demetrius02/02/12101010Dr. Friedman is swift and clear

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

2012-02-25 The Bioethicist:

Sullivan,    The video you present was by Arthur Caplan. He, in fact, is a well-known philosophically trained bioethicist.  The video you selected does not really show any ethical analysis, although, he

2012-02-24 The Bioethicist:

Sullivan,    Thank you for your nice comments.  Bioethics is an accepted academic curriculum, however, many medical professionals hold themselves out as bioethicists based on their work experience.  Individuals

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.

 

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