Open science and ethics: issues and dilemmas

Open Science (OS) is a set of principles and practices that aims to make all areas of scientific research accessible, bringing benefits to both researchers and society. In a health context, OS can accelerate the dissemination and disclosure of research results, offering advantages for researchers, health professionals, and society. This short communication aims to analyze the contribution of OS to the dissemination of research results, the potential gains for citizens, and the ethical implications of such sharing. Research ethics is fundamental to ensuring that the conduct of researchers is aligned with ethical principles and standards, ensuring the credibility and reliability of the results, and protecting the rights of participants. Thus, OS must integrate ethical principles that promote the sharing of knowledge, accessibility, and reuse of data, while ensuring safety by monitoring and evaluating the integrity of research. In the field of Health Sciences, it is crucial to consider the importance of OS in the dissemination of research results and in developing tools that enable ethical sharing. However, while OS promotes a more collaborative and transparent science, it is essential to address the associated ethical challenges carefully, protect the rights of participants, and ensure integrity and accountability.