About us
The Bioethics Committee is a community of individuals, representing a broad range of cultural, professional, and religious backgrounds, where issues concerning human dignity and respect can be safely discussed. Ethical decision-making is promoted through policy review and case consultation in instances when values are in conflict.
The consultation process involves systematic review of information, clarification of ethical issues, and resolution of ethical dilemmas through consensus development. The committee's deliberations reflect respect for the values of society and the economic and legal issues that influence decision-making in the delivery of health care. The committee members work in cooperation with other groups within the institution to set policy and promote responsible and ethical delivery of health care.
Committee leadership recognizes that ethical practice is more of an art than a science, recognizes the value of different levels of knowledge among the membership, and promotes a culture of trust and continuous learning among its members who participate in critical self-evaluation and periodic review of the committee's direction and performance.
Consult services
The Bioethics Review and Advisory Committee provides ethics consultation services:
- Pager 7229
- or dial (570) 988-5033 (use touch-tone phone to leave message)
Anyone can request an ethics consultation. Page directly by phone or leave a text message.
Download our printable Committee Brochure.
The Bioethics Review and Advisory Committee's email address is bioethics@geisinger.edu.
End of Life Decision Making
Organizations and websites with information about End of Life issues.
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Bioethics Committee | ||
Chairman | ||
F. Daniel (Dan) Davis, PhD | Director of Bioethics | Geisinger Health System |
Membership | ||
Karen Adams, RN, BSN | Home Care & Hospice Director | Geisinger Health System |
Amit Bansal, MD | Internal Medicine Hospitalist Program | Geisinger Health System |
Kristen Beech, JD | Legal Services | Geisinger Health System |
Lynn Belles, RN, BSN | Nursing Education | Geisinger Health System |
Joel J. Berberich, MD, PhD | Chair Emeritus, | Geisinger Health System |
April Black, RN, MBA | Patient Advocate | Geisinger Health System |
Michael Breen | Occupational Therapy | Geisinger Health System |
Arthur Breese, MS, MA | Director of Diversity | Geisinger Health System |
Gregory F. Burke, MD | General Internal Medicine | Geisinger Health System |
Neil M. Ellison, MD | Director, Palliative and Supportive Medicine Program | Geisinger Health System |
Nancy J. Gordon, RN, BSN | Clinical Nurse Educator | Geisinger Health System |
Jill M. Gotoff, MD | Medical Director | Geisinger Health System |
Dan Hoegen, LSW | Social Services | Geisinger Health System |
Jeffrey M. Hoppe | Spiritual Care | Geisinger Health System |
Sister Maria Theresa Hronec, SS.C.M. | Spiritual Care | Geisinger Health System |
Mark Neuman, PhD | Professor Emeritus of History | Bucknell University |
Patricia Maani-Fogelman, DNP | Palliative Medicine | Geisinger Health System |
Linda R. Page, BS RRT | Respiratory Care Services | Geisinger Health System |
Karl Polm-Faudre, PhD | Director of Education/Research & Outreach | Geisinger Health System |
Stacey Osevala, RN, CCRN | Adult Intensive Care Unit | Geisinger Health System |
Mark Wm. Radecke, D.Min. | University Chaplain | Susquehanna University |
Robert B. Shabanowitz, PhD | Chair Emeritus, | Geisinger Health System |
Thomas A. Shannon, PhD | Professor Emeritus of Religion and Social Ethics | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
Ruby Weller, MSN, CRNP | Palliative Medicine | Geisinger Health System |
Nicole Woll, PhD | Clinical Research Coordinator II | Geisinger Health System |
| Bioethics Sub-Committee Directory | |
Membership | Policy & Procedures |
Education | Community Outreach |
Consultation •Robert Shabanowitz - Chair | Committee Liason to GOL |
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