Author: Thomas A. Kerns
This book examines how an Ethics Review Committee using today's ethical standards as articulated in "The Nuremburg Code", and the WHO/CIOMS "
International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical
Research Involving Human Subjects", might assess the scientific and ethical design of Edward Jenner's first experimental vaccine experiment. It explores the potential risks and benefits to young James, the adequacy of the preliminary evidence that Jenner used to justify performing his experiment, and how he might have complied with requirements for informed consent. In addition to its historical interest for 18th century England and for the origins of today's biomedical research ethics standards, the book