“Ethics Man” misses mark: most bioethicists are not thugs

Clinical ethics straddles theoretical inquiry and practical application, but theoretical inquiry is not responsible for "bullying" clinicians. For more than a decade, the flagship professional organization for bioethics in the US, the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH), has promulgated an "ethics facilitation approach," whereby consultants clarify issues, facilitate open conversation, and resolve value conflicts.