Answering Questions from Christian Healthcare Professionals: A Q&A on Conscience and Culture
Host Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by CMDA’s Vice President of Advocacy & Bioethics, Dr. Brick Lantz, to answer listener questions from both CMDA members and non-members. Together, they cover a wide range of topics, including conscience protections for pharmacists, the collision of faith and culture in the exam room, caring for patients who are dying, and the spiritual disciplines that help keep Christian healthcare professionals grounded.
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Brick Lantz MD retired after 34 years in private practice in orthopedics. He is a lifetime CMDA member, medical director of a local pregnancy center, leads an undergraduate chapter of CMDA at the University of Oregon, is the Oregon State Director of the American Academy of Medical Ethics, is previous member of CMDA’s Board of Trustees, and currently serves as Vice President of Advocacy & Bioethics. He recently finished his Master’s of Bioethics at Trinity International University. He facilitated the development of Bridging the Gap curriculum for churches.
