Declaration of Helsinki
Declaration of Helsinki
The Declaration of Helsinki (pronunciation: /dɛkləˈreɪʃən ɒv hɛlsɪŋˈki:/) is a set of ethical principles regarding human experimentation developed for the medical community by the World Medical Association (WMA). It is widely regarded as the cornerstone document on human research ethics.
Etymology
The Declaration is named after the city of Helsinki, Finland, where the World Medical Association first adopted it in 1964.
History
The Declaration of Helsinki was adopted by the 18th WMA General Assembly in Helsinki, Finland, in June 1964. It has been amended several times, most recently at the 64th WMA General Assembly in Fortaleza, Brazil, in 2013.
Principles
The Declaration outlines specific guidelines for conducting medical research involving human subjects. It emphasizes the importance of respecting participants' rights and welfare, and it requires that researchers obtain informed consent from all participants. The Declaration also mandates that research protocols be reviewed by an independent Ethics Committee before they are implemented.
Related Terms
- Informed Consent: The process by which a participant voluntarily confirms his or her willingness to participate in a particular research project, after having been informed of all aspects of the research that are relevant to the decision to participate.
- Ethics Committee: A group of individuals who review research protocols to ensure that the rights and welfare of human subjects are protected.
- World Medical Association: An international organization representing physicians, founded in 1947, that aims to ensure the independence of physicians and to work for the highest possible standards of ethical behavior and care in medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Declaration of Helsinki
- Wikipedia's article - Declaration of Helsinki
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