Information for times of public emergency

In times of public emergency. For those who feel better with some kind of “legal background” in these challenging times:

[IUN Human Rights: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Article 4]

“In time of public emergency which threatens the life of the nation and the existence of which is officially proclaimed, the States Parties to the present Covenant may take measures derogating from their obligations under the present Covenant to the extent strictly required by the exigencies of the situation,

provided that such measures are not inconsistent with their other obligations under international law

and do not involve discrimination solely on the ground of race, colour, sex, language, religion or social origin.

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Concerning voluntary consent to medical experiments.

[The Nuremberg Code, Permissable Medical Experiments: Point 1]

The voluntary consent of the human subject is absolutely essential.

and should have sufficient knowledge and comprehension of the elements of the subject matter involved as to enable him to make an understanding and enlightened decision. This latter element requires that before the acceptance of an affirmative decision by the experimental subject there should be made known to him the nature, duration, and purpose of the experiment; the method and means by which it is to be conducted; all inconveniences and hazards reasonably to be expected; and the effects upon his health or person which may possibly come from his participation in the experiment. The duty and responsibility for ascertaining the quality of the consent rests upon each individual who initiates, directs or engages in the experiment. It is a personal duty and responsibility which may not be delegated to another with impunity.

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Human Rights & Bioethics

[Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights: Article 6.1]

Any preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic medical intervention is only to be carried out with

The consent should, where appropriate, be express and may be withdrawn by the person concerned at any time and for any reason without disadvantage or prejudice.

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The oath each medical practioner has sworn

[Hippocrates: The Hippocratic Oath]

I will use treatment to help the sick according to my ability and judgment,

but never with a view to injury and wrong-doing. Neither will I administer a poison to anybody when asked to do so, nor will I suggest such a course.

(Found at Oracle Girl‘s website)