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The Continuing Importance of the Declaration of Helsinki

Baruch A. Brody

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Abstract The Helsinki Declaration, adopted in 1964, became a landmark document for research ethics and for the protection of human subjects. Since then, additional complexities have emerged. The advance in biomedical research protocols and medical technologies dictates further discussion of the emerging concerns in this field. This article explores the following concerns related to research with no consent given in advance, using incompetent subjects, international participation, and the role of independent research committees.

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Abstract The Helsinki Declaration, adopted in 1964, became a landmark document for research ethics and for the protection of human subjects. Since then, additional complexities have emerged. The advance in biomedical research protocols and medical technologies dictates further discussion of the emerging concerns in this field. This article explores the following concerns related to research with no consent given in advance, using incompetent subjects, international participation, and the role of independent research committees.

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Abstract The Helsinki Declaration, adopted in 1964, became a landmark document for research ethics and for the protection of human subjects. Since then, additional complexities have emerged. The advance in biomedical research protocols and medical technologies dictates further discussion of the emerging concerns in this field. This article explores the following concerns related to research with no consent given in advance, using incompetent subjects, international participation, and the role of independent research committees.

Key concepts: Declaration of Helsinki, Declaration, Helsinki declaration, Research ethics, Informed consent, Medical research, Engineering ethics, Political science

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