Nuremberg Code

The Nuremberg Code is a set of ethical guidelines developed after World War II to protect human subjects in medical research. Created in 1947 during the Nuremberg Trials, it emphasizes the necessity of voluntary consent, the right to withdraw from a study, and the need to avoid unnecessary suffering. The Code also mandates that research must yield valuable results for society and be conducted by qualified professionals. Its principles aim to ensure that individuals are treated with dignity and that their rights and welfare are prioritized in scientific and medical investigations.