Abstract

PEINADO MORENO, Maritza et al. Ethics and bioethics in the training of nursing personnel, a lifelong need. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2005, vol.9, n.2, pp.62-71. ISSN 1561-3194.

Bioethics is a neologism that means ethics for life and it theory was founded during the 70's; in the Encyclopedia it is defined as the systematic study of the human behaviour in the field of Biological Sciences and Health Care. A longitudinal-prospective and descriptive study was carried out to determine level of knowledge developed by the students of the complementary course during the academic course 2003 _ 2004 in Pinar del Rio Municipality, conducting a survey before and after the implementation of the syllabus corresponding to Ethics and Bioethics subjects in Nursing School. The main indicators of the study were: previous knowledge through basic courses and courses of specializations, linking of theory and practical activity, as well as student's criteria according to different points. Arithmetical percentage method was used and results were charted. It is necessary to follow a continuous education in ethical practice and reinforce ethical and bioethical principles.

Keywords : ETHICS; bioethics; NURSING PERSONNEL; staff.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )