The seventh edition of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services was developed by the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for use in November 2025. This edition of the Directives replaces all previous editions.

“Catholic health care services must adopt these Directives as policy, require adherence to them within the institution as a condition for medical privileges and employment, and provide appropriate instruction regarding the Directives for administration, medical and nursing staff, and other personnel.”

-The Social Responsibility of Catholic Health Care Services, Directive 5.

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