Edward Shotter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Edward Shotter |
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.jpg) Shotter receiving his Beecher Award on 9 December 2016, following the 2016 Lewis Headley Public Lecture at the Royal Society of Medicine, London |
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| Born | 29 June 1933 in |
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| Died | 3 July 2019 (aged 86) in |
| Education | Humberstone Foundation School Durham University |
| Ordained | 1961 |
| Offices held | Dean of Rochester |
Edward Frank Shotter (born June 29, 1933 – died July 3, 2019) was an Anglican priest. He is best known for starting the London Medical Group. This group helped people talk about important ethical questions in medicine.
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Who Was Edward Shotter?
Edward Shotter went to Humberstone Foundation School. Later, he studied at Durham University. In 1961, he became a priest.
His Early Career
Shotter started his work as a priest in Plymouth. After that, he worked with the Student Christian Movement. This group helped students connect their faith with their studies.
From 1966 to 1989, he led studies at the London Medical Group. He later became the Dean of Rochester. This was a very important role in the church. He retired from this job in 2003.
Starting the London Medical Group
Edward Shotter is most famous for creating the London Medical Group in the mid-1960s. This group was a special place for people to discuss the ethical issues in medicine.
What the Group Did
The London Medical Group grew from Shotter's work with students and the church. It brought together doctors, students, and others. They talked about difficult questions in healthcare. For example, they might discuss how to make fair decisions about patient care.
The group became very popular. Its ideas spread to many other medical schools in the UK. The work of this group also helped create the Journal of Medical Ethics. This journal is a publication where people write about medical ethics.
Shotter's Special Role
Even though he started the group, Shotter never gave lectures on medical ethics himself. He mostly made sure that discussions were fair. He wanted everyone to have a chance to share their ideas. This helped the group be seen as a neutral place for open talks.
Awards and Recognition
On December 9, 2016, Edward Shotter received a special award. It was called the Henry Knowles Beecher Award. This award recognized his important work in medical ethics.
His Later Life
Edward Shotter passed away on July 3, 2019. He was 86 years old. His work helped many people think deeply about important medical questions.
