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Hospital Ethics Committee

Meaning

A Hospital Ethics Committee is an institutional, multidisciplinary advisory body established within a healthcare facility to address ethical dilemmas that arise in patient care, clinical research, and organizational policy, particularly concerning complex hormonal interventions. This committee serves as a forum for deliberation on challenging cases, such as the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, informed consent for experimental hormonal therapies, or resource allocation. Its primary function is to provide guidance, not to make binding legal decisions, ensuring that clinical practice aligns with ethical principles, patient values, and professional standards of care.