Overview

• Esther and Javier exchanged vows in the surgical ICU on June 27 with a judge, family members and hospital staff present, as Javier continues cancer treatment after nearly two months of hospitalization.
• Hospital management approved the ceremony and interdisciplinary teams adapted protocols and converted a patient room into a wedding venue while ensuring medical safety.
• Nursing staff acted as improvised wedding planners, arranging flowers, soft music and assisting the couple with attire and rings.
• Leaders at Gregorio Marañón described the event as emblematic of humanized, patient-centered care that fosters emotional well-being alongside clinical treatment.
• The initiative aligns with a growing trend in Spain’s hospitals to integrate psychosocial support and life milestones into long-term treatment strategies.