UEMS TF Medical Ethics

Survey: Ethical Concerns among Physicians in European Union and Associated Countries

The aim of this survey is to identify the most pressing ethical issues faced by physicians in Montenegro and across European Union and associated countries. The collected responses will support analysis and recommendations for improving ethical standards in medical practice.

Submission deadline: 30.09.2026. 23:59

Survey contact

1. Responsible for completing the survey - full name

2. Email

Demographic information

3. Country of practice

4. Medical specialty

5. Number of years practicing medicine

Ethical issues

6. Rank the following ethical issues by importance

1 = most important, 10 = least important.

Ethical issue	Rating
End of life care and assisted dying/euthanasia
Confidentiality and data privacy
Access to care / healthcare inequalities
Informed consent and decision-making capacity
Conflicts of interest in medical decisions
Resource allocation
Rationing of care / sustainability of health systems
Artificial intelligence and digital health ethics
Medical errors and transparency
Conscientious objection
Professional burnout and its ethical implications
Discrimination in patient care
Patient autonomy
Genetic testing and privacy
Pharmaceutical and industry influence
Overmedicalization and unnecessary treatments
Burnout and ethical decision-making
Diversity and inclusivity
Public health ethics
Other/s

7. What is currently the most urgent ethical issue in your country?

8. How would you rate the severity of this issue in your field?

1 Minor concern 2 Low concern 3 Moderate concern 4 Serious concern 5 Critical concern

9. Which ethical challenge is most urgent for policymakers in your country?

Ethical challenges in practice

10. Which area/s of medicine present the most frequent ethical challenges?

Primary care Emergency medicine Psychiatry Surgery Palliative care Pediatrics Other

11. Comments about areas with frequent ethical challenges

12. How confident do you feel in handling ethical issues in your daily practice?

Very confident Somewhat confident Neutral Not very confident Not at all confident

13. Comments about confidence in handling ethical issues

Education and institutional support

14. Do you feel there is a need for more ethics education or training in your field?

Yes No Unsure

15. Comments about ethics education or training

16. Does your National Medical Association have a formal process for addressing ethical concerns?

Yes No In development

17. Comments about the formal process for ethical concerns

Digital health and sources of guidance

18. Have ethical concerns related to digital health tools, such as AI or telemedicine, been raised in your practice?

Yes No Not applicable

19. Comments about ethical concerns related to digital health tools

20. Where do you usually seek guidance when facing an ethical dilemma? Select all that apply.

National medical associations Hospital ethics committees Colleagues and peer discussions Personal judgment Religious or philosophical beliefs Other

21. Comments about sources of ethical guidance

Recommendations

22. What recommendations would you make for improving ethical standards in medical practice within your country?