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?

The Nuremberg Code Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Nuremberg Code?

To ensure the safety of research subjects Signup and view all the answers

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

The consideration of the subject's rights and welfare Signup and view all the answers

When was the Nuremberg Code published?

1949 Signup and view all the answers

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

Participation had to be voluntary and informed Signup and view all the answers

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

It marked the first international ethical framework for clinical research Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Nuremberg Code?

The prevention of unethical scientific practices Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

What was the main purpose of the Nuremberg Code?

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

When was the Nuremberg Code published?

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

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

What was the primary focus of the Nuremberg Code?

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