Version 2002

Initiated: March 2001
THE WORLD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION DECLARATION
ON
MEDICAL ETIDCS AND ADVANCED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Adopted by the WMA General Assembly,Washington 2002
17.290
1. It is essential to balance the benefits and risks for humanity inherent in the development
and application of advanced medical technology. Maintaining this balance is entrusted to
the judgement ofthe physician.
Therefore:
2. The use of medical technology should be restricted to the purpose ofprotecting humanity
and the health of the patient, and patient safety should be fully considered by the
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physician in the development and application of medical technology.
3. In order to foster physicians able to provide appropriate medical care in this kind of
environment, efforts must be made to ensure the provision of comprehensive medical
education as a way to deepen the understanding that at the heart of medicine is a love for
all humanity.
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6.10.2002
The WMA Declaration on Medical Ethics and Advanced Technology (Document 17.290) is an official policy
document of the World Medical Association, the global representative body for physicians. It was first adopted by
the WMA General Assembly, Washington 2002.
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