ETHICAL ASPECTS OF USING BIOSPECIMENS IN RESEARCH
Keywords:
biospecimens, ethics in research, bioethics, legal aspects, informed consentAbstract
The paper presents some considerations regarding bioethical aspects in using and storing biospecimens. One of the most important concerns is the way the general informed consent is adapted to this specific problem, taking into account ethical principles. Another aspect is related to the challenges raised in obtaining a valid informed consent. For a better approach to these specific issues, building on the experience of USA in this field, the situation in Romania concerning the use of biospecimens is presented from a legal point of view, in order to determine where we are and what is needed to meet the international bioethical standards.
Aspecte etice privind folosirea probelor biologice în cercetare. Lucrarea prezintă câteva considerații privind aspectele bioetice în utilizarea și depozitarea probelor biologice. Una dintre cele mai importante preocupări este modul în care consimțământul informat general este adaptat la această problemă specifică, ținând seama de principiile etice. Un alt aspect este legat de provocările ridicate de obținerea unui consimțământ informat valid. Pentru o mai bună abordare a acestor probleme specifice, pe baza experienței din SUA în acest domeniu, este prezentată, din punct de vedere juridic, situația din România cu privire la utilizarea probelor biologice, în scopul de a determina unde ne aflăm și ce este necesar de făcut pentru a îndeplini standardele bioetice internaționale.
Cuvinte-cheie: probe biologice, etică în cercetare, bioetică, aspect legale, consimţământ informat
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