معرفی
Reidun Førde is an academic staff member at the Centre for Medical Ethics, University of Oslo. Her research focuses on medical ethics in healthcare settings, particularly within nursing homes, mental health law, and clinical decision-making. She has extensively contributed to studies on advance care planning, coercion in psychiatry, and ethical challenges in prioritizing healthcare resources. Førde collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and national expert groups to address dilemmas in healthcare policy and practice.
Her work emphasizes ethical reflection groups and systematic deliberation to reduce moral distress among healthcare professionals, especially in contexts involving vulnerable populations such as elderly patients and those with severe injuries. Førde’s research also explores legal and ethical boundaries in cases of violent elderly patients, advocating for clearer legislative frameworks and improved professional training.
Key areas of focus include palliative care ethics, physician decision-making variability, and cultural competency in medical practices. She has published widely in journals like BMJ Open, BMC Medical Ethics, and Journal of Medical Ethics, reflecting her commitment to advancing ethical standards in healthcare systems.
