Abstract:Abstract The Declaration of Helsinki is arguably the most widely known and influential guideline in medical research worldwide. Titled the “World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki: Ethical P...Abstract The Declaration of Helsinki is arguably the most widely known and influential guideline in medical research worldwide. Titled the “World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki: Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects,” it is an official policy of the World Medical Association (WMA). Initially promulgated in 1964, it has been revised five times, most recently in 2000. The 2000 revision was greatly controversial before, during, and after its publication, and subsequently two “clarificatory” notes have been added, in 2002 and 2004. This chapter reviews the history of the Declaration, describes its current contents, discusses its strengths and deficiencies, and gives a prognosis for its future importance and influence.Read More
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-04-18
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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