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Ethics committees in France
1Centre de Sociologie de l'Ethique, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris, France.
The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy
|August 1, 1989
Summary
France established the National Consultative Ethics Committee for Life Sciences and Health (C.C.N.E.) in 1983 to address bioethical issues. This committee and local ethics committees review research protocols and provide opinions on sensitive topics.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Medical Ethics
- Life Sciences
Background:
- Bioethical considerations have been discussed by French biologists and physicians for decades.
- The establishment of the Comité Consultatif National d'Ethique pour les Sciences de la Vie et de la Santé (C.C.N.E.) in 1983 marked a significant development in bioethical discourse in France.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role of the C.C.N.E. in addressing bioethical challenges.
- To describe the functions of local ethics committees in reviewing research protocols.
Main Methods:
- Review of the historical development of bioethical forums in France.
- Analysis of the C.C.N.E.'s contributions and the responsibilities of local ethics committees.
Main Results:
- The C.C.N.E. has issued significant opinions and reports on topics including human subject research, fetal tissue research, and reproductive technologies.
- Local ethics committees are responsible for reviewing research protocols at the institutional level.
Conclusions:
- The C.C.N.E. serves as a crucial national body for bioethical discussions and policy development in France.
- Ethics committees play a vital role in ensuring responsible conduct of research involving life sciences and health.