Medical ethics
system of moral principles of the practice of medicine
Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values to the practice of clinical medicine and in scientific research.
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edit- Using these sources of guidance and others, seven main principles have been described as guiding the conduct of ethical research: Social and clinical value, Scientific validity, Fair subject selection, Favorable risk-benefit ratio, Independent review, Informed consent, Respect for potential and enrolled subjects.
- NIH Clinical Center, "Ethics in Clinical Research" (March 27, 2018)