Ethics Ambassadors
Clinical Ethics Services
The Clinical Ethics Team at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities is dedicated to providing expert guidance and education across the UCHealth system and beyond. Our team brings together a diverse range of experience and expertise, united by a shared commitment to promoting ethical excellence in healthcare. Contact our ethics teams, and let us know how we can help you.
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Chelsey Patten DBe, HEC-C
Clinical Ethics Director
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Kristin Furfari MD, MS
Medical Director Metro Denver Clinical Ethics Consultation Service
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Gianna Morales MH, HEC-C
Clinical Ethicist, Lead Ethics Consultant
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Anne Dondapati-Allen MA, MDiv, PhD, HEC-C
Lead Moral Distress Consultant
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Promoting a clinical culture of ethical excellence, ensuring that compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity remain at the forefront of healthcare delivery.
To be the leading resource for clinical ethics across Colorado, fostering a healthcare environment where every patient interaction is guided by compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity. We envision a future where clinical ethics is seamlessly integrated statewide, empowering healthcare professionals to navigate complex decisions with confidence. As the preeminent center for clinical ethicists and trainees, we aim to set the standard for ethical excellence and professional development, shaping the next generation of leaders in clinical ethics.
Contact Our Teams
Our Clinical Ethics Consultation team is here to support compassionate, ethical care grounded in integrity and respect for human dignity. We welcome your questions and are available to help you navigate complex decisions and ethical challenges in patient care.
Ethics Committees
The UCHealth and UCHA Ethics Committees work to strengthen the ethical culture of healthcare by supporting clinical consultation, guiding policy development, and promoting ethics education.
Together, they help ensure consistent, values-driven practices across individual hospitals and the broader health system.
Chair: Chelsey Patten, DBe, HEC-C
Gary Breen, MD
Kristin Furfari, MD, MS
Wes Hunter, MA, RPh
Luciano Lemos, MD
Dottie Maneriker
Gianna Morales, MH, HEC-C
Riley Mulligan, RN
Lisa Schlitzkus, MD, FACS
May Wescott
Co-chair: Chelsey Patten, DBe, HEC-C
Co-chair: Christopher Lace, MD
Aalok Agarwala, MD
Barbara Creswell
Kristin Furfari, MD, MS
Pradipta Komanduri, FACHE
David Mafe, SPHR
Monique McCollum, RN, MPH
Gianna Morales, MH, HEC-C
Julia Murphy, MD
Sydney Redland, RN
Gabrielle Segal, MD