Non-human primates: the appropriate subjects of biomedical research?. Issue 11 (30th October 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Quigley, Muireann
• Is Part Of: Journal of medical ethics. Volume 33:Issue 11(2007)
• Page Start: 655
• Page End: 658
• Publication Date: 2007-10-30
• Subjects: biomedical research -- research subjects -- primates; Medical ethics -- Periodicals; 174.2
• DOI: 10.1136/jme.2007.020784
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-6800

Abstract

Abstract : Following the publication of the Weatherall report on the use of non-human primates in research, this paper reflects on how to provide appropriate and ethical models for research beneficial to humankind. Two of the main justifications for the use of non-human primates in biomedical research are analysed. These are the "least-harm/greatest-good" argument and the "capacity" argument. This paper argues that these are equally applicable when considering whether humans are appropriate subjects of biomedical research.