Consejo Interterritorial del Sistema Nacional de Salud (CISNS)

The Consejo Interterritorial del Sistema Nacional de Salud (CISNS) is a key coordinating body in Spain's healthcare system. It brings together the Ministry of Health and representatives from each of the autonomous communities to discuss and agree on national health policies and strategies. Recent news highlights the CISNS's role in addressing critical healthcare issues. Specifically, the Ministry of Health planned to present a new Good Practices Manual on Euthanasia for approval at a recent CISNS meeting, aiming to streamline the process and enhance the role of nursing. Furthermore, the CISNS has been involved in addressing the ongoing medical strikes. Following pressure from the autonomous communities, the Ministry of Health included the topic on the CISNS agenda and an agreement was reached to propose independent mediation to resolve the dispute. This demonstrates the CISNS's importance in facilitating dialogue and finding solutions to pressing healthcare challenges across Spain.