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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-03 | Charlotte | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank-You for your help |
| 2009-11-03 | Charlotte | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for quickly responding to my question. Yes it was helpful |
| 2009-09-24 | Chloe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Really helpful and timely - thanks Dr. Chloe |
| 2009-09-17 | Julie Johnson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | This is a great site.I read so many similar stories like mine. Being an RRT you deal with these issues everyday. But when it hits home, it is so very different. Thank you so much and I'm sure I will have more questions in due time. |
| 2009-08-04 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I really want to thank you for your fast response! I finally feel comfort knowing my son was'nt trying to survive. You couldn't imagine the hell I have been thru over this. Thank you gain,Lisa |
| 2009-04-21 | Nancy | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-03-26 | MELODY | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-03-19 | Evalyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-02-10 | Skyler | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Great Anser!! Thanks a bunch!! |
| 2008-11-12 | Bunty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-08-13 | Susan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Answer was received incredibly fast, and met all of the above criteria. |
| 2008-08-12 | sandra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | very good ty |
| 2008-07-23 | bethany | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank u for ur polite and quick response. |
| 2008-06-17 | chris | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | Yes | 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. many thanks chris |
| 2008-05-13 | Malia | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-05-12 | Kitty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you. My mom did have a DNR but she left the decisions to us and her physician. Her physician is very vague about her prognosis. |
| 2008-04-01 | brenda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Your infomation did help me to understand more than I did. I am going yo see my brother today, maybe it will be a little better for me to see him and cope with it. Thank You, Brenda |
| 2008-03-16 | Ashley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Paul D. Friedman was great help and was very quick in answering. |
| 2008-03-12 | Mia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-03-12 | Regina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your timely response and kind words. It helps to have some to contact to help answer those questions that we sometime think but are too afraid to speak. |
| 2008-02-03 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Much thanks! |
| 2007-11-01 | Rick | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very quick response! I didn't care for the answer, but at least He is npt biased by family ties. Thank You! |
| 2007-11-01 | FAYE PATTERSON | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you for your time the information you gave it really was helpful |
| 2007-09-19 | Heather | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | responded immediately and was extremely knowllegeble and helpful. |
| 2007-07-08 | Denise | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | His words were very polite and sincere. I really appreciate his time and information. |
| 2007-06-08 | Kris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Extremely helpful! Thank you for the quick response. |
| 2007-05-19 | Michelle | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks!! I've never known whether that should be part of a living will or a regular will - sounds like I need to do both to make sure! |
| 2007-05-16 | Rachel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You- |
| 2007-05-16 | Rachel | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You |
| 2007-04-21 | Jerod | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks dude. |
Answers by Expert:
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
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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