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Clinical ethics committee

J G Thornton¹, R J Lilford

¹Institute of Epidemiology and Health Services Research, Leeds.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)

|September 9, 1995

Summary

A clinical ethics committee for prenatal diagnosis in Leeds was rarely used, suggesting British doctors may be hesitant to cede clinical autonomy. This contrasts with North American practices where such committees are more common for ethical dilemmas.

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Area of Science:

Medical Ethics
Clinical Decision-Making
Prenatal Diagnosis

Background:

An informal clinical ethics committee was established in Leeds to address ethical challenges in prenatal diagnosis.
The committee's infrequent utilization prompted an examination of its effectiveness and broader implications.

Observation:

The committee was utilized twice within the initial six months.
Following this initial period, the committee received no further requests for consultation over the subsequent year.

Findings:

The limited use suggests potential reluctance among British clinicians to delegate ethical decision-making.
North American committees frequently advise on clinical moral dilemmas, indicating a different cultural approach.

Implications:

British medical professionals may not yet be prepared to relinquish aspects of their clinical autonomy to ethics committees.
Further research is needed to understand the barriers to ethics committee utilization in the UK and explore potential solutions.

Keywords:

Bioethics and Professional Ethics Genetics and Reproduction

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