Ethics and tort liability in Robotically Assisted Surgery: an analysis of resolution n. 2.311/2022 of the Brazilian Federal Council of Medicine
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https://doi.org/10.29397/reciis.v19iAhead-of-Print.3665Keywords:
Robotically Assisted Surgery, Brazilian Federal Council of Medicine, Ethics, Resolution n. 2.311/2022, Tort liabilityAbstract
Technology has been widely developed and Robotically Assisted Surgery (RAS) is an important therapeutic option, safe and effective when used appropriately and with adequate training. However, ethical and legal questions appear. Thus, the Brazilian Federal Council of Medicine has regulated the RAS through resolution n. 2311/2022. The research problem of this article consists of the following question: what is the most appropriate type of civil liability for RAS procedures and who should be the agent in charge of repairing or compensating the damage caused to the patient? The general objective is to analyze the council’s resolution from the standpoint of the objective and subjective theories of civil liability. It is verified that, due to the high risk, the most appropriate type of civil liability is the objective one. Thus, all those involved in the surgical act may be civilly responsible. To this end, the monographic and bibliographic research technique is used.
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