Nuremberg Code
/ˈnʊrəmˌbɜːrɡ koʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of ethical research principles established after WWII to ensure voluntary human experimentation with informed consent and participant welfare.
The Nuremberg Code laid the foundation for modern medical ethics.
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- nuremberg code
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The Nuremberg Code is pioneering in establishing voluntary consent as a legal and ethical necessity in human research, often referenced in bioethics and legal standards governing experimentation.
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