Pergamon - Research on Human Subjects: Ethics, Law and Social Policy

Explore the complex history and moral frameworks of scientific and medical research with this comprehensive text from Pergamon. This book examines the serious controversies that arose during the latter part of the 20th century regarding the roles and functions of medical and biomedical experiments. Readers will examine the fundamental questions surrounding the interests served by scientific studies and the ethical implications when conducting experiments on subjects who are unable to provide competent consent. The text traces the historical shift from the post-Second World War era, which saw calls for a global ban on medical research, to the modern perspective. This modern view suggests that under controlled circumstances, medical research on human subjects can serve the best interests of both the individual participant and the broader population. This work is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of medical ethics, law, and social policy. It provides a deep look into how society balances the need for scientific progress with the protection of human rights and individual welfare.