Bulletin of medical ethics
International ethical guidelines for biomedical research involving human subjects
Abstract
The CIOMS guidelines have been developed and revised with the problems of conducting medical research in less developed countries particularly in mind. The proposed guidelines were first published in 1982, revised in 1993, and have now been published in a third version after a revision process lasting three years. Last month the Bulletin published just one guideline and accompanying commentary. There now follow all the guidelines, without commentary, but with an appendix detailing what should be in a protocol.
Source and rights
Published by Bulletin of medical ethics, 2002. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 2002
- Applies to
- 🌐 International
- Scope
- International
- Journal
- Bulletin of medical ethics
- PubMed
- 14983848
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026



