Congratulations to our Bioethics students that were recognized for 2025 in the Husky 100.

We are thrilled to extend our sincerest congratulations to Bao Han Ngo, B.S. Statistics: Data Science; B.S. Human Evolutionary Biology, Minor Bioethics; Loveleen Tripathi, B.S. Neuroscience, Minor Bioethics; Shawn Panh, B.S. Neuroscience; B.A. Biochemistry, Minor Philosophy, Bioethics; and Sheamin Kim B.S.

Legal Considerations for Critically Ill and Dying Patients Who Lack Surrogate Decision Makers | HMC Ethics April Forum

This presentation will discuss the legal framework that guides processes for ensuring that a patient’s interests are represented when determining whether to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.

OBJECTIVES:

  1. Review Washington’s legal requirements for withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.
  2. Recognize when a guardianship appointment or court authorization is necessary for withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.

SPEAKERS:

Legal Considerations for Critically Ill and Dying Patients Who Lack Surrogate Decision Makers | HMC Ethics April Forum

Please join us on Wednesday, April 9th with an expert-led panel discussion.

This presentation will discuss the legal framework that guides processes for ensuring that a patient’s interests are represented when determining whether to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.