Keywords
Technology Assessment Biomedical
Health's Judicialization
Use of Scientific Information for Health Decision Making
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Abstract
Objective: The main objective of this study is to report on the implementation and results of the “Supporting Health-Related Judicial Decisions in Brazil” project conducted at the Health Technology Assessment Center, Hospital Sírio-Libanês through the “Programa de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Institucional do Sistema Único de Saúde”, in Brazil. Methods: This study is an experience report of a project conducted at the Health Technology Assessment Center, Hospital Sírio-Libanês. Results: The activities of the project occurred in 2023 and included two online training courses on primary studies and systematic reviews, 11 one-day workshops with technical-scientific content for members of the Technical Support Centers for the Judiciary (NATJus), 40 online technical-scientific consultations for magistrates on a digital platform, 11 technical-scientific reports addressing the most legally claimed technologies in Brazil; two methodological tools, a national forum (hybrid event), 10 chat-based mentorships for NATJus members; and the maintenance of an open-access blog, by publishing news on relevant topics on law and health. Discussion and conclusion: This project has contributed to the improvement of the judicial decision-making process by providing a range of activities aimed at aiding the prioritization of health technologies that are clearly effective and safe over those that are ineffective, harmful, or have uncertain effects.
Submission: 04/09/24| Review: 06/29/24| Approval: 08/18/24
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