Autonomie et consentement éclairé à la participation aux biobanques : entre fondements philosophiques de l’éthique de la recherche et de l'éthique de la santé publique
This master's thesis attempts to answer the following question: what is the value of autonomy in biomedical research, and more particularly in the context of biobanks? To answer this question, we will study the concept of autonomy in two areas of applied ethics: research ethics and public health ethics. Since the second half of the 20th century, respect for individual autonomy has been a programmatic principle of research ethics. However, many authors consider this conceptualization to be too individualistic to respond to the challenges that characterize health research today. In public health ethics, on the contrary, individual autonomy takes a less preponderant role and acknowledges some socio-political dimensions of autonomy that have been neglected by the field of research ethics. These dimensions highlight the role of institutions in promoting autonomy as well as the need for individuals to have the opportunity to participate in the development of health policies in order to achieve their autonomy. Finally, the case study of biobanks will provide an opportunity to apply these different conceptualizations of autonomy to a rapidly expanding field of research located at the crossroads between research ethics and public health.
philosophy biobanks autonomy research ethics public health ethics informed consent