Abstract

HERRERA VALLEJERA, Darlenis. BIOETHICS OF THE BIO-BANKS IN THE NEONATAL SCREENING. rev.latinoam.bioet. [online]. 2010, vol.10, n.1, pp.114-123. ISSN 1657-4702.

The creation and use of sample databases or biobanks has proven to be extremely important in the development and implementation of neonatal screening programs. This allows us to not only diagnose diseases that can not be detected clinically and that early treatment can prevent sequelae such as mental retardation and death, but allows us to conduct population studies to assess the influence of different parameters such as gestational age, sex, birth weight, age of sampling and other factors that may affect the results of these trials. The use of biobanks involves consideration of bioethical issues, because a biological sample is considered part of the body even when separated from this so it must be respected and cared for his integrity, even when it has been extracted and stored. The neonatal screening and use of bio-banks are regulated in all countries where they are implemented in order to ensure compliance with these ethical.

Keywords : Bio-banks; neonatal sceenings; Informed consent.

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