ABSTRACT
El análisis de la aplicación de los principios éticos en las investigaciones científico-médicas se realiza desde una perspectiva histórica, cubana y universal, con énfasis particular en la atención primara de salud. Se analiza, dentro de dicho contexto histórico, como el desarrollo actual de las ciencias médicas encuentra sus hitos principales en la revolución educacional cubana, desde la campaña de alfabetización hasta los programas de la revolución en salud, con un hito importante en la revolución biotecnológica cubana y la creación del polo científico del este de La Habana. La introducción de nuevos conceptos en la atención primaria de salud en la década de los 80, con la introducción del médico y la enfermera de la familia, añade nuevos retos al papel científico y ético de estos profesionales de la salud, como primer eslabón de la labor de la atención a la población, donde el centro lo constituye el hombre como ser social.
The analysis of the application of ethical principles on the scientific and medical research was made from a historical Cuban and universal perspective, with particular emphasis on primary health care. Within this historical context, it was analyzed how the present development of medical sciences is mainly rooted in the Cuban educational revolution from the literacy campaign to the health revolution program, being Cuban biotechnological revolution and the creation of the scientific complex on the east of Havana important landmarks during this process. The introduction of new concepts in primary health care in the 80`s and of the family physician and nurse model represented new challenges to the scientific and ethical roles of these health professionals, in their position as the first link of the care to the population where the center is man seen as a human being.
Subject(s)
Research/ethics , Primary Health CareABSTRACT
"This book contains recommendations; guidelines and legislation concerning research carried out in the National Public Health Institute (KTL) and it also describes the practices to be followed. It comprises the most important international recommendations; Finnish laws and good practices to be followed in medical research. The book gives guidance on the preparation of a studyplan; on ethical issues; on obtaining permits and informed consent as well as on funding issues. When a study has been performed according to this book; the researcher can state that the work has been carried out according to good research practice in KTL. The book begins with a chapter ""Good research practice summarized"" and ends with reviews on the characteristics of several research types. These are animal experiments; clinical sample studies (laboratory studies); clinical research; epidemiological and other population based research; health-related behaviouraland social research and register-based research. In parallel with the printed book we publish an Internet version in Finnish; with links to current laws; decrees and other references. The Internet version is the official one and the Editorial Board makes every effort to keep it up-to-date."