In Memoriam: Edmund Pellegrino (June 22, 1920–June 13, 2013)

What is it about?

Dr. Edmund D. Pellegrino was a man of many qualities and achievements. He was one of the forefathers of medical ethics. He was a learned Catholic. He was hailed as a ‘‘complete physician’’ among ‘‘a handful of other high-profile physician leaders of the twentieth century.’’1 He was an asset to every institute that he served. But first and foremost he was a decent human being who cared about the dignity of each and every person and who wanted to do good.

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Why is it important?

Ed Pellegrino was one of the founders of medical ethics, a man of great integrity and wisdom as I was privileged to know. His scholarship will remain with us for many years to come.

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