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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