Declarations

Question 1

Declaration of Geneva

Answer 1

Declaration of Geneva. Introduced following the crimes which had just been committed in Nazi Germany, the Declaration of Geneva was intended as a revision of the Hippocratic Oath.

Question 2

Declaration of helsinki

Answer 2

Declaration of Helsinki. This is a statement of ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects.

Question 3

Declaration of Tokyo

Answer 3

Declaration of Tokyo. This states that doctors should refuse to participate in, condone, or give permission for torture, degradation, or cruel treatment of prisoners or detainees.

Question 4

Declaration of Malta

Answer 4

Declaration of Malta. This offers guidelince to doctors treating people who are on hunger strike.
Declaration of Lisbon. This is an international statement of the rights of patients.

Question 5

Declaration of Ottawa

Answer 5

Declaration of Ottawa. This sets out the principles necessary for optimal child health.