International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Human Subjects

What is this about?

The Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS) published these guidelines in 2002, to replace guidelines published in 1992. This document provides 21 guidelines and commentary on issues relating to issues like the ethical justification of biomedical research, informed consent, confidentiality, and the conduct of research involving vulnerable groups.

Why is this important?

The establishment of ethical standards and practices in biomedical research involving human subjects is important for avoiding unnecessary harm, and for making sure that research conducted in this area is done so safely and ethically.

For whom is this important?

Clinical researchers

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