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Developing clinical ethics committees.

John Saunders1

  • 1Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. John.Saunders@gwent.wales.nhs.uk

Clinical Medicine (London, England)
|July 13, 2004
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Clinical ethics committees are established in US hospitals but their role needs clarification. UK developments lag, highlighting the need for agreed-upon structures and terms of reference within clinical governance.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Formal clinical ethics review originated in the USA, with most hospitals implementing structures like clinical ethics committees.
  • The UK has experienced slower development and variability regarding the role and implementation of clinical ethics committees.
  • Even in the USA, the precise function and scope of clinical ethics committees remain subjects of ongoing discussion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the current state of clinical ethics review mechanisms.
  • To address the uncertainty surrounding the role, desirability, composition, and terms of reference for clinical ethics committees.
  • To advocate for the integration of clinical ethics committee guidelines within the broader clinical governance framework.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of clinical ethics review structures in the USA and UK.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsHealth Care and Public Health

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  • Review of existing mechanisms for ethical review within NHS trusts and health authorities.
  • Discussion of the implications for clinical governance.

    • Main Results:

    • Established presence of clinical ethics committees in US hospitals, though their exact role is still debated.
    • Slower and more variable adoption of clinical ethics committees in the UK.
    • Clearer understanding of ethical review mechanisms in NHS trusts and health authorities.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a need to define the desirability, composition, and terms of reference for clinical ethics committees.
    • Agreement on these aspects should be a priority within the clinical governance agenda.
    • Standardization of clinical ethics committees can enhance ethical review processes in healthcare.