Teaching of bioethics in the field of medical and biological sciences: The situation in Algeria
1 Medical Genetics Laboratory applied to Ophthalmology. University of Oran 1, Algeria.
2 Laboratory Developmental Biology and Differentiation. University of Oran 1, Algeria.
3 Service of epidemiology CHU. Oran. Department of Medicine. University of Oran 1, Algeria.
4 Service of forensic medicine E.H.U. Oran. Department of Medicine. University of Oran 1, Algeria.
5 Service of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation CHU. Oran. Department of Medicine. University of Oran 1, Algeria.
Research Article
International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive, 2024, 07(02), 057–063.
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijbpsa.2024.7.2.0043
Publication history:
Received on 03 April 2024; revised on 11 May 2024; accepted on 14 May 2024
Abstract:
Objective: The purpose of this study is to draw up a preliminary analysis on the situation of bioethics in Algeria first and to describe the teaching of bioethics, particularly in the field of medical sciences and biological on the other hand.
Methods: From the foregoing, this study is of a descriptive nature. Our subject led us to a documentary search. The Boolean search focused on a number of keywords including Bioethics, Education, Biological and Medical Sciences, Algeria. The interrogation of the Web was made singularly on the following databases: Digital Library of UNESCO, mesrs.dz and joradp.dz.
Results: In Algeria, the domain of medical and biological sciences, the teaching of bioethics was gradually introduced, first in 2011, in official graduation programs and then in 2012 in post-graduation. In the domain of research, through the implication of doctoral students in prospecting, analyzing and identifying the ethical problems raised by research in the natural sciences, medical sciences and biotechnologies.
Conclusion: The proposal to create a chair in bioethics at the University of Oran contributed positively to the initiative of the invitation launched by the world institution UNESCO to associate us with bioethical debates. The absolute necessity is to resort to a qualified education given by specialists in the domain while putting in place expert advice to evaluate, develop and decide on the best programs. The opening of the bioethics post-graduation in 2012 made it possible to achieve this objective.
Keywords:
Ethics; Bioethics; Teaching; Medical and Biological sciences; Algeria
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