In Memory of Ethics: A Dissection of Ethical and Social Issues in Pakistani Professional Healthcare Practice

Ethical Issues Related to Human Radiation Experiments

Author(s): Mehreen Tahir, Zehra Abbas and Shiza Malik * .

Pp: 68-76 (9)

DOI: 10.2174/9789815223859124010012

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Human radiation experiments have been utilized for a long time for dealing with healthcare complications. Their usage is undeniably acceptable for diagnosis, treatment, and preventive and detection processes. However, the dilemma attached to unethical practices in radiation experiments compromises its beneficiary accounts. The health sector throughout the world is facing the dilemma attached to radiation experiments. The problems associated with unwanted radiation exposure and excessive and unnecessary application of radiation experiments are a major concern for scientific and healthcare authorities to deal with. This chapter gathers data regarding ethical issues that arise out of such human radiation experiments. It is required to learn lessons from case studies and research and to devise better experiments for future radiation experiments.

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