10 Questions
What term did Thomas Percival use in 1803 to refer to medical ethics?
Deontology code
Who is credited with first using the term 'bioethics' in the 1970s?
Van Rensellaer Potter
What does the Nuremberg Code, published in 1947, emphasize as essential for medical experimentation on human subjects?
Informed consent
In which decade did the discussion on reproductive rights gain momentum, as mentioned in the text?
1970s
Who was responsible for advocating the closure of asylums and changing the organization of mental health structures in Italy?
Franco Basaglia
What does bioethics specifically deal with, according to the text?
Solving dilemmas in Medicine and Biology
What is the most accepted definition of bioethics?
'Systematic study of the moral dimensions of the life sciences and health care'
What did Thomas Reich define as the primary focus of bioethics?
'The moral dimensions of the life sciences and health care'
What is the historical significance of Legge Basaglia (Basaglia Law), mentioned in the text?
'Closure of all asylums in Italy'
What fundamental concept does the Nuremberg Code emphasize regarding medical experimentation on human subjects?
'Voluntary consent is essential'
Explore the historical development of medical ethics and bioethics, including key figures and defining moments. Learn about the origin of terms like 'deontology' and 'bioethics' and their significance in the field of medicine and ethics.
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