Erfahrungen mit der Einrichtung eines Ethikkomitees in einem konfessionellen Krankenhaus

At the bedside and in the health care system ethical competence is becoming more and more important. Tue hospital ethics committee, which through case studies enables training in the ethical aspects of patient care, and the ethics consultation, which is used for more complicated decisions, make a limited contribution to the development of an understanding for ethical problems and morally justified decision making. Since 1995 the St. Joseph's Hospital in Berlin has also organised further education courses and other activities designed to develop the specific ethical competence and self-image of its staff.