Nuremberg Code

The Nuremberg Code is a set of ethical principles for conducting research on human subjects, established in the aftermath of World War II during the Nuremberg Trials. It was developed in response to the inhumane medical experiments conducted by Nazi doctors on concentration camp prisoners. The Code was published in 1947 and has ten key principles, which emphasize the necessity of informed consent, the importance of minimizing risk, and the obligation of researchers to prioritize the welfare of participants.