[Equity in the health system according to Brazilian bioethicists].
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چکیده
OBJECTIVE To understand the meaning assigned to ethical thought that should guide Brazilian bioethicists regarding the equity of a Health System. METHODS Between July 2007 and July 2008, 20 bioethicists, directors and former directors of the 'Sociedade Brasileira de Bioética' (Bioethics Brazilian Society) and their regional administrations were interviewed. RESULTS Discourse analysis led to definition of these main points: To treat the unequals unequally according to their needs; Compensate equity and inequalities; Distributive justice and maximization of benefits; Justice and social merit and Justice and rights. CONCLUSION Research results disclose a pluralism of values that jeopardizes determination of moral equity in the health system., Exhausting dialogues among all interested parties are necessary to reach a possible consensus.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira
دوره 56 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010