Citation

Lancet 1983; 1(8320): 371.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1983, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11644252

Abstract

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a medical ethics code to protect prisoners and other detainees against inhuman treatment or punishment. The code declares it unethical for physicians or other health personnel to engage in any actions detrimental to the physical or mental health of such persons.

Language: en