Biomedical Experimental Research with Human Participation: Ethical and Legal Aspects

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The article is devoted to the possibility and conditionality of legal and ethical restrictions in regulating the sphere of biomedical experimental research in order to respect human rights. Based on the analysis of theoretical views regarding the biomedical experiment, its essence, conditions, features of implementation and risks of consequences, as well as legal regulation at the international and national level identify problems of ethics and law in conducting such medical research. The authors substantiate the position that national legal acts must ensure full knowledge and the need for the voluntary consent of those participating in the experiment. It is emphasized that raising awareness of ethical issues and clear legal regulation of relevant procedures will help to maintain public confidence in research activities and minimize the likely risks for participants.

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Helen I. Volkova

Russian State University of Justice (RSUJ)

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Email: gubanle@yandex.ru
SPIN-code: 2288-6160

Cand. Sci. (Law), Associate Professor of Department of constitutional law named after N.V. Vitruka

Russian Federation, Moscow

Helen A. Khapsirokova

Russian State University of Justice (RSUJ)

Email: elena-adzinova@yandex.ru
SPIN-code: 3089-7078

Cand. Sci. (Law), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of Department of constitutional law named after N.V. Vitruka

Russian Federation, Moscow

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