Declaration of Helsinki
/ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən əv hɛlˈsɪŋki/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects, developed by the World Medical Association to guide physicians in clinical trials.
The researcher ensured compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki before beginning the clinical trial.
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- declaration of helsinki
- declaration of helsinkis
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Commentary
Typically cited in research ethics and medical law, this declaration provides nonbinding but influential guidelines; legal practitioners often reference it in cases concerning research misconduct or patient rights.
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