Ethical Failures in Modern History

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Which group of people were the primary subjects of the horrific experiments conducted by Nazi scientists during World War II?

  • Nazi officials
  • Scientists
  • German soldiers
  • War prisoners (correct)

What was the motivation behind the experiments conducted by Nazi scientists during World War II?

  • Addressing questions of interest to the Nazis (correct)
  • Improving medical treatments
  • Advancing human understanding
  • Alleviating suffering

How were patient-prisoners viewed by the Nazi scientists conducting the experiments?

  • As disposable and expendable (correct)
  • As potential allies
  • As respected individuals
  • As valuable research subjects

What was the name of the code that was established after World War II to prevent a repetition of the Nazi atrocities?

<p>The Nuremberg Code (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Nuremberg Code?

<p>To ensure the safety of research subjects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Nuremberg Code, what was the key element of ethical human experimentation?

<p>The consideration of the subject's rights and welfare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Nuremberg Code published?

<p>1949 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Nuremberg Code mandate regarding participation in trials or experiments?

<p>Participation had to be voluntary and informed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Nuremberg Code in the history of medical ethics?

<p>It marked the first international ethical framework for clinical research (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Nuremberg Code?

<p>The prevention of unethical scientific practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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