Abstract
The paper considers the development of Codes of Health Research Ethics. It also considers the need for codes of ethics governing the provision of health care, and its relationship to research ethics. Is there a need for codes to regulate both research and treatment? Should the norms of the International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Human Subjects (ClaMS) be incorporated into an International Convention which is binding on signatory states. The paper considers the rights of human subjects and patients to be fully informed about the research and treatment. How can the law or ethics protect this right? It considers whether New Zealand law and ethics measures up to the ClaMS Guidelines. The ClaMS Guidelines provide that any subject who is physically injured as a result of participating in research is entitled to receive financial or other assistance so as to compensate them equitably for any temporary or permanent disability. The paper looks at the effect of New Zealand legislation particularly the Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Act 1992, and considers whether New Zealand is providing adequate compensation in compliance with the Guidelines.
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