Klin Farmakol Farm. 2007;21(3):125-127

Medical ethics in the context of clinical research

Marta Munzarová
Emeritní profesorka LF MU, Brno

The evolution of medical ethics from the very beginning to the present time with the special interest to clinical research and clinical trials is presented. The principles of medical ethics connected with dignity and wholeness of man are emphasized with respect to the special vulnerability of patients in times of moral relativism, utilitarianism and extreme admiration to scientific progress. The Nuremberg code is presented and some modern important international documents are mentioned. The attention is paid to some aspects of informed consent, to the work of ethical committee and first of all to the personality of physician – research worker and his relationship to patient – research subject.

Keywords: medical ethics, clinical research, informed consent, Nuremberg code

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