Table 2.

Roles and possible impact of CECs dealing with priority issues

Role	Potential impact	Exemplified by cases
Analyst	Clarify values/principles at stake and the impact of decisions	A, B, C, D, E
Advisor	Solve concrete dilemmas	A, C, D, E
Moderator	Contribute to fairer decision-making processes	A, B, C, D
Disseminator	Create awareness and disseminate knowledge among clinicians	A, C, E
Coordinator	Connect different levels of healthcare organizations	B, D, E
Watch dog	Recognize unfair prioritizations and alert relevant authorities	B, E
Guardian of values and laws	Ensure legitimacy and fairness in line with common values	D, E