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The Nuremberg Code and the Nuremberg Trial. A reappraisal
1Yale Law School, New Haven, Conn. 06511, USA.
JAMA
|November 27, 1996
Summary
The Nuremberg Code, established after Nazi atrocities, provides 10 principles for human subject research, emphasizing voluntary consent. Its principles are intended for all human experimentation, not just specific cases.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Human Subject Research
- Bioethics
Background:
- Historical context of medical experimentation during Nazi atrocities.
- Limitations of existing medical ethics codes regarding human subject protection.
- The Nuremberg Code emerged as a foundational document for ethical research.