Role of informed consent based on bioethical principles

Jimenez-Villalta J.F.A.; Rujel B.A.C.; Sorroza L.B.L.; Espinoza M.E.B. · Revista Cubana de Medicina Militar (2025)

Resumen

Introduction: Informed consent is an essential component of ethical practice in health care; it is based on the basic principles of bioethics. It aims to uphold the human rights and dignity of patients; it enables them actively participate in making decisions about the care they receive. Objective: To examine the role of informed consent based on bioethical principles in health care. Methods: A bibliographic review was performed in electronic databases, where terms related to informed consent, bioethics and health care were used. Fifty-five articles published between 2019 and 2024 were reviewed. Development: Informed consent is essential to guarantee the autonomy of individuals in the health care setting. It contributes to strengthening professional ethics, promoting transparency and building relationships based on trust. It protects individual rights, facilitates joint decisions and defines legal and ethical responsibilities. However, its application faces challenges such as lack of awareness of its relevance and cultural differences that may hinder its practice. Conclusions: Informed consent is an essential component of health care that must be prioritized to provide care that is respectful, ethical and aligned with the best interests of patients.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de Tumbes