Geriatric Psychiatrists are involved in ethical decision making during all aspects of their practice. Broadly, the experience will encompass professional responsibility, patients’ rights, privacy and confidentiality, distributive justice and research ethics.
The Ethics rotation can be completed at either the University of New Mexico Ethics Institute or the Veterans Administration Hospital. Fellows can include experiences from the Consultation – Liaison team, University Hospital and the VA Ethics Committees.
Faculty includes Anne Simpson M.D., Cynthia Geppert M.D. PhD, as well as legal, theological and social service consultants.
