Current situation and role of internists in healthcare ethics committees in Spain. PANACEAS study

Key Points

• Internists play a crucial role in shaping healthcare ethics, ensuring ethical practices in patient care.
• The study identified key areas where internists influence medical decisions and patient autonomy.
• Assessment of ethics committees demonstrated varying levels of internist participation in decision-making processes.
• Implications for integrating internists in ethics committees may enhance healthcare practices and patient outcomes.