Scientific experiment and observation in prison medicine
In the article the author considers the theoretical aspects of the features of scientific research in the field of penitentiary medicine. The subject of the study was the analysis of the features of scientific research in penitentiary medicine in the form of experiment and observation. The purpose of the study is to determine the features of a scientific experiment and observation in penitentiary medicine. The methodological basis of the study was analytical, formal-logical, technical-legal methods. The article defines the concepts of «observation» and «experiment», shows their similarities and differences, and provides links to the current legislation regarding the possibility of conducting experiments on persons held in confinement. It is shown that ignorance of the law, as well as the basics of philosophy, can lead to negative consequences and unfounded accusations of scientists working in the field of penitentiary medicine in organizing illegal activities. It is proposed to consider it expedient, when conducting scientific work related to the medical examination of suspects, accused and convicted persons, when analyzing mortality, morbidity, health status of the contingent subordinate to the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, to clearly define the object and subject of scientific research, to state in detail the essence of the methods used, emphasizing their classification as «observation», as well as make references to the relevant articles of the law and comments to it. The article provides examples from scientific practice.