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Gladys L. Husted James H. Husted
1941 to present 1931 to present

Symphonological Bioethical Theory

Carrie Scotto

“Symphonology (from ‘symphonia,’ a Greek word meaning agreement) is a
system of ethics based on the terms and preconditions of an agreement”
(Husted & Husted).

she was awarded the title of School of Nursing Distin-
Credentials and Background guished Professor. She continues to teach part time and
of the Theorists direct dissertations. The school has also recognized her
Gladys Husted was born in Pittsburgh, where her life, teaching excellence at all levels of the curriculum
practice, education, and teaching continue to influence through the Duquesne University School of Nursing
the nursing profession. Husted received a Bachelor Recognition Award for Excellence 1990/1991 and the
of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching 1994/1995.
Pittsburgh in 1962 and began practice in public health The Medical College of Ohio chose Husted as Distin-
and acute inpatient medical-surgical care. Observa- guished Lecturer in 2000. She is a member of Sigma
tions of interactions between nurses and patients initi- Theta Tau International, Phi Kappa Phi, and the
ated her interest in ethical issues. In 1968, she earned a National League for Nursing.
master’s degree in nursing education while teaching at G. Husted served as consultant for Western
the Louise Suyden School of Nursing at St. Margaret’s Pennsylvania Hospital Nursing Division regarding
Memorial Hospital in Pittsburgh. Her love of teaching the development of an ethics committee, including
prompted doctoral study that resulted in a terminal educating staff and management, and providing
degree from the University of Pittsburgh Department guidance for the newly formed committee. She also
of Curriculum and Supervision. provided consultation for the Allegheny General
G. Husted is currently professor emeritus at Medical Center for staff development and the National
Duquesne University School of Nursing, where in 1998 Nursing Ethics Advisory Group for the Department of

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