Table 2 Roles and possible impact of CECs dealing with priority issues (adapted from Magelssen et al.) [2]
From: Can clinical ethics committees be legitimate actors in bedside rationing?
| Role | Potential impact |
|---|---|
| Analyst | Clarify values/principles at stake and the impact of decisions |
| Advisor | Solve concrete dilemmas |
| Moderator | Contribute to fairer decision-making processes |
| Disseminator | Create awareness and disseminate knowledge among clinicians |
| Coordinator | Connect different levels of healthcare organization |
| Guardian of values and laws | Ensure legitimacy and fairness in line with common values |