Plan Nacional de Investigación Científica, Desarrollo e Innovación Tecnológica 2008-2011: una oportunidad para la investigación en cuidados de salud

Research in health sciences is a core element for success in any strategy aiming to improve health in today's society. The search for a safe, effective and efficient healthcare, that guarantees citizens equitable access to health services, has placed evidence-based clinical practice and research in healthcare in the front line. In this context, the Spanish National Plan for Scientific Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) 2008-2011 is the programming tool through which objectives and priorities of the national research policy are set in the mid-term. The present document is an approach to the current Spanish National Plan for R&D&I 2008-2011, which also describes current opportunities for developing research in health care within the Spanish National Health System.