Non-human primates: the appropriate subjects of biomedical research?
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.
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Muireann Quigley, Rm 2.07 Williamson Building, School of Law, University of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9PL. Muireann.quigley@manchester.ac.uk
D032761:Animal Experimentation / Q000941:ethics*; D000818:Animals; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000941:ethics*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D023421:Models, Animal; D011323:Primates