Question 28 · LDEK · Conventions and declarations
The most important international document on the ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects is:
- A. Declaration of Geneva of 1948 (with later revisions).
- B. Declaration of Helsinki of 1964 (with later revisions).
- C. Declaration of Sydney of 1968 (with later revisions).
- D. Declaration of Hawaii of 1977.
- E. European Convention on Human Rights of 1950.
Hint
Think of the World Medical Association declaration adopted in 1964 specifically on medical research involving human subjects.
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