Bioethics Services

Making medical decisions is a complex, difficult and emotional process. The professional bioethicists in the Program in Medicine and Human Values help Sutter Health patients, families and medical providers by aligning medical care with the values and life goals of each unique person.

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Integrating Medicine and Values

Inspired by the complexities and ethical challenges faced by the medical profession, Sutter Health’s Program in Medicine and Human Values (PMHV) applies philosophical inquiry about ethics to the daily work and service of community hospitals. Established at California Pacific Medical Center in 2003, PMHV now provides professional bioethics services to patients and healthcare providers at numerous Sutter Health affiliates, including CPMC, Novato Community Hospital, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Mills Peninsula Medical Center and Sutter Delta Hospital. Our mission is to improve the delivery of quality medical care by ensuring that each person’s life goals and values are respected.

Our team offers consultations to patients, families and medical providers. As a patient, you may want to speak with an ethicist if you need support and guidance to make a tough decision regarding medical treatment. PMHV also provides education to patients and providers, offers expertise in Organizational Ethics and engages in research and scholarship.

Contact Us

We are available Monday through Friday and will respond to inquiries within one business day. For all consultation requests, call our Ethics Hotline at (415) 600-3991 or email ethics@sutterhealth.org. For general inquiries, contact Antonio Kruger at (415) 600-1647.

Philanthropy

Program in Medicine and Human Values

PMHV patient consultations are not reimbursed by insurance. Philanthropic partners have sustained the program since its inception. Generous gifts from grateful patients and partners like you have rapidly expanded our services and academic presence. To learn more about giving to PMHV, please contact CPMC Foundation at (415) 600-4400 or cpmcfoundation@sutterhealth.org.

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