Bioethical Reflection

Abstract

It is possible to observe in articles, books, meetings and even in the informal
discussions of those who dedicate themselves to bioethics that the notion of
what this field of study and research consists of is still restricted to the conflicts
and problems established in the biomedical area, subsumed to the obstacles in
the relationships between health service professionals and users, as well as to
ethics in the use of technology. Although the direct relationship between health
and illness with the dynamics of social life, and with the distribution of wealth and
opportunities in society, is already recognized, these aspects are still treated as
topics far removed from the field of bioethics.