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Descriptor English: Consensus Conferences
Descriptor Spanish: Conferencias de Consenso Ciudadano
Descriptor reuniones de consenso
Scope note: Método para evaluar los aspectos de la ciencia y tecnología a tenor de un debate dinámico entre expertos y profanos. Se estructura de acuerdo a reglas que favorecen la participación de los diversos sectores de la sociedad en la construcción de un consenso en la política científica y las decisiones tecnológicas, especialmente en áreas que responden al borde científico y tecnológico y una alta repercusión social. El fin de una reunión de consenso es llenar el hueco entre el público normal, los expertos y los políticos. (Traducción libre a partir del original: http://cys.bvsalud.org/dol/docsonline/5/5/055-CCC.doc)
Descriptor Portuguese: Conferências de Consenso Cidadão
Descriptor French: Conférences de Consensus
Tree number(s): SH1.050.050
Scope note: A method of evaluating science and technology issues based on a dynamic discussion between experts and laypersons. It is structured according to rules that favor the participation of various sectors of society and building consensus on policy science and technology decisions, especially in areas that respond to scientific and technological edge and high social impact. The goal of a consensus conference is bridging the gap between the usual public, experts and politicians. (Free translation from the original: http://cys.bvsalud.org/dol/docsonline/5/5/055-CCC.doc)
Allowable Qualifiers: No qualifiers
DeCS ID: 50134
Unique ID: DDCS050134
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Consensus Conferences - Preferred
Concept UI FD00061386
Scope note A method of evaluating science and technology issues based on a dynamic discussion between experts and laypersons. It is structured according to rules that favor the participation of various sectors of society and building consensus on policy science and technology decisions, especially in areas that respond to scientific and technological edge and high social impact. The goal of a consensus conference is bridging the gap between the usual public, experts and politicians. (Free translation from the original: http://cys.bvsalud.org/dol/docsonline/5/5/055-CCC.doc)
Preferred term Consensus Conferences



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