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Considerations in establishing an ethics committee.

M A Aroskar

    AORN Journal
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nurses are vital patient advocates who can champion ethics committees to address complex patient care issues. These committees ensure ethical decision-making, protect patient welfare, and prevent unnecessary external interference in healthcare.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Nursing Advocacy
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Ethical dilemmas in patient care are escalating due to increased competition and cost containment pressures in healthcare.
    • Cost containment measures are increasingly influencing patient care decisions, sometimes without adequate ethical consideration.
    • Patient advocacy is crucial in navigating complex ethical landscapes within healthcare settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the pivotal role of nurses in establishing and actively participating in institutional ethics committees.
    • To underscore the importance of ethics committees in facilitating reasoned discussions on critical patient care issues.
    • To emphasize the function of ethics committees in safeguarding patient interests and ensuring fair decision-making processes.

    Main Methods:

    • The study emphasizes the strategic position of nurses as patient advocates.
    • It discusses the proactive role nurses can take in developing and engaging with ethics committees.
    • The text reviews the potential of institutional ethics committees in managing ethical conflicts.

    Main Results:

    • Institutional ethics committees serve as essential forums for addressing complex ethical issues in patient care.
    • These committees protect patient welfare and ensure fair decision-making, especially for vulnerable patients.
    • Active nurse participation enhances the effectiveness of ethics committees in patient advocacy and ethical oversight.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses are instrumental in the development and evaluation of institutional ethics committees.
    • Ethics committees are crucial for maintaining ethical standards in patient care and preventing undue external interference.
    • The active involvement of nurses strengthens the capacity of ethics committees to uphold patient rights and ethical principles.

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