Una nueva vitalidad para el futuro de los Comités de Ética Asistencial

Abstract

Clinical ethics committees have reached a decisive stage in their consolidation. It is necessary to improve the knowledge that healthcare professionals and society have of them, and their accessibility and alignment with the needs of the healthcare environment. It is highly desirable that procedures should be managed in such a way as to expedite their response to those requesting advice, where the figure of ethics consultants may be of assistance. Quality assessment with indicators that enable comparisons to be made will be a key aspect at this stage when committees must demonstrate their efficiency. Health centres require managers with leadership skills and the sensitivity to understand the significance of a clinical ethics committee and its potential contribution to the life of the health service, which requires the provision of the necessary resources that guarantee an appropriate level of activity.