Public Debate in BiomedicineThe characteristics of biomedical developments, and the ways in which they have an impact on people’s lives and the broader societal context, set them apart from many other kinds of technical or organisational change. They have particular implications for human rights because they often raise concerns about integrity, dignity, autonomy, privacy, justice, equity and non-discrimination among human beings.

 Public debate contributes to the responsible introduction of biomedical developments and technologies in the health sector.

 The long-term implications for individuals and for the future of society require democratically mandated decisions that are informed by shared values and demonstrate respect for human rights.


EXEMPLES :

Belarus - The rights and responsibilities of doctors and patients in modern healthcare systems (legal and ethics issues) (2018)

Cyprus - Awareness week 2018

Denmark – Public Debate in Denmark on the future of the healthcare system (2008)

Finland - Citizen's initiative to the Parliament (2012)

France - Public debate on the law on bioethics (2018)

Germany - Public discourse on genome editing (2019)

Ireland - Public debate concerning abortion and the repeal of the eighth amendment to the constitution

Poland - Constitutional week to inform and dialogue with citizens (2018)

Portugal - Public debate on the end of life (2017-2018)

Russian Federation – Public debate and its impact on the law on transplantation of human organs and tissues (2016)

United Kingdom - Public engagement on brain science, addiction and drugs (2007-2008)