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Published in: Journal of Bioethical Inquiry 3/2019

01-09-2019 | Original Research

Mapping Bioethics in Latin America: History, Theoretical Models, and Scientific Output

Authors: Lucas F. Garcia, Marcia S. Fernandes, Jonathan D. Moreno, Jose R. Goldim

Published in: Journal of Bioethical Inquiry | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Objective: To present a narrative review of the history of bioethics in Latin America and of scientific output in this interdisciplinary field. Methods: This was a mixed-methods study. Results: A total of 1458 records were retrieved, of which 1167 met the inclusion criteria. According to the Web of Science classification, the predominant topics of study were medical ethics (n= 488), social sciences and medicine (n= 354), and environmental and public health topics (n= 279). Four themes of bioethics output in the Latin American literature have emerged: (a) issues involving the beginning and end of life, (b) ethics in human research, (c) patient–provider relationships, and (d) ethics training for health professionals. Conclusion: Although bioethics is a growing interdisciplinary field in Latin America, its academic impact is still very low, and programmes are highly concentrated in large urban centres in a few countries. Challenges includes the regional and international impact of local scientific output.
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Metadata
Title
Mapping Bioethics in Latin America: History, Theoretical Models, and Scientific Output
Authors
Lucas F. Garcia
Marcia S. Fernandes
Jonathan D. Moreno
Jose R. Goldim
Publication date
01-09-2019
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Published in
Journal of Bioethical Inquiry / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1176-7529
Electronic ISSN: 1872-4353
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-019-09903-7

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