The Nuremberg Code (1947) Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Nuremberg Code?
To set rules for ethical medical experiments on people.
What is the first rule of the Nuremberg Code?
People must give consent willingly and with full understanding.
What makes consent valid?
- The person must be able to decide for themselves.
- They must choose freely, without pressure or lies.
- They must understand what the experiment involves.
What information must the person know before giving consent?
- The purpose, length, and details of the experiment
- Possible risks and effects on their health
- How the experiment will be done
Who must make sure consent is properly given?
The person running the experiment. This duty cannot be passed to someone else.
What must the experiment aim to achieve?
It must provide useful results that help society and cannot be done in other ways.
What research must be done first?
Animal studies and understanding of the problem must support the experiment’s purpose.
What must experiments avoid?
Unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury.
What about experiments that risk death or major injury?
These should not be done unless the doctors are also participants.
How much risk is allowed?
Risk should never be greater than the importance of the problem being studied.
What safety measures are required?
Proper plans and equipment must protect subjects from harm.
Who should run the experiment?
Only trained scientists with skill and care.
What right does the person have during the experiment?
They can stop the experiment at any time if they feel unable to continue.
What must the scientist do during the experiment?
They must stop the experiment if they believe it could cause harm or death.
