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Biomedical investigation and informed consent in vulnerable populations and individuals

Authors

  • Susana la Rocca
  • Gladys Martínez
  • Alejandra Rascio
  • Mirta Bajardi

Abstract

The economical and political transnationality context inside which today's biomedical investigations take place favours the phenomenon known as life's medicalization and raises both countries' and individuals' vulnerability. If we assume that the need to protect the subjects of investigation is bioethics' accepted responsibility, and, first of all, of the most vulnerable ones, these aspects should be taken into special consideration and evaluation in order to correct them, if needed.

Keywords:

bioethics, medicalization, vulnerability, informed consent.

Author Biographies

Susana la Rocca

Red de instituciones bioéticas del sudeste de la provincia de Buenos Aires.

 

 

Gladys Martínez

Red de instituciones bioéticas del sudeste de la provincia de Buenos Aires.

Alejandra Rascio

Red de instituciones bioéticas del sudeste de la provincia de Buenos Aires.

Mirta Bajardi

Red de instituciones bioéticas del sudeste de la provincia de Buenos Aires.