Some ethical and legal issues in Germany involving informed consent and patenting.

Authors :: Jansen B
Simon J
Source :: Science and engineering ethics [Sci Eng Ethics] 2005 Jan; Vol. 11 (1), pp. 93-6.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: This paper elaborates on discussions in Germany regarding some of the ethical and legal issues in the area of the use and patenting of inventions involving human tissue. The issues discussed pertain to the benefits and problems regarding informed consent and the issue of property rights as they relate to the donation of cells and tissue.

Subjects :: Germany
Humans
Informed Consent ethics
Patents as Topic ethics
Informed Consent legislation & jurisprudence
Patents as Topic legislation & jurisprudence

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