Declaration of Helsinki

Question 1

What is the World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki?

Answer 1

Originally adopted in June 1964, it is a set of ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects. It has been amended a number of times since the original adoption; most recently by the WMA in October 2013

Question 2

Who is the WMA Declaration of Helsinki primarily addressed to?

Answer 2

Physicians – however the WMA encourages others who are involved in medical research with human subjects to adopt these principles.

Question 3

What topics does the DoH address?

Answer 3

1. Risks, Burdens, & Benefits.
2. Vulnerable Groups and Individuals.
3. Scientific Requirements and Research Protocols.
4. Research Ethics Committees.
5. Privacy and Confidentiality.
6. Use of Placebo.
7. Post Trial Provisions
8. Research Registration and Publication and Dissemination of Results.
9. Unproven Interventions in Clinical Practice.
10. Informed Consent

Question 4

What year was the Declaration of Helsinki created?

Answer 4

1964

Question 5

_____ developed the Declaration of Helsinki in 1964

Answer 5

World Medical Association

Question 6

It is the duty of ______ to promote and safeguard the health of patients including those in research

Answer 6

the physician