Law and Forensic Medicine
Abdul Hassan Kazemi; Ali Eslamifar; Mohsen Saberi Isfeedvajani
Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2024, , Pages 53-69
Abstract
Background and Objective: One of the stages of approval a drug or treatment method as a standard product or method in legal centers is clinical trial involving human samples. Since the efficacy of the tested drugs and treatments have not been proven yet, individual participating in these trials face ...
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Background and Objective: One of the stages of approval a drug or treatment method as a standard product or method in legal centers is clinical trial involving human samples. Since the efficacy of the tested drugs and treatments have not been proven yet, individual participating in these trials face inherent risks. therefore, ethics and law demand the protection for these people and the prevention of risks and the compensation for damages resulting from adverse events.Methods: In this article, the ethical and legal issues of therapeutic and non-therapeutic clinical trials are investigated and the model of the best method for conducting clinical trials from an ethical perspective is presented.Results: Biomedical researches are conducted in different methods and clinical trials on human samples face the most ethical and legal issues and challenges. Among the most important challenges are unacceptable risks to the participants, obtaining informed consent, especially for individuals without mental capacity and children, negligence and negligence of researchers and compensation for possible damages to the participants.Conclusion: By modeling to the regulations related to clinical trials on human samples in EU member countries, including England, not only the right to freedom and individual independence of humans is respected; Rather, the lives and health of the participants are also safegaurded. This dual focus is also emphasized in Islamic jurisprudence. The legal issues of the use of specific populations such as prisoners, children, patients and cognitively impaired adults has not escaped the attention of legislators in leading countries.
Law and Forensic Medicine
Mohammad Reza Elahimanesh; Javad Alizadeh
Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2024, , Pages 131-146
Abstract
Background and Objective: "Euthanasia" is one of the most controversial issues "Bioethics" and a sibnificant topic in health law, with various ethical, legal and jurisprudential aspect to be studied. Since the teachings and sources of Islamic jurisprudence form the foundation of our country's, strengthening ...
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Background and Objective: "Euthanasia" is one of the most controversial issues "Bioethics" and a sibnificant topic in health law, with various ethical, legal and jurisprudential aspect to be studied. Since the teachings and sources of Islamic jurisprudence form the foundation of our country's, strengthening the jurisprudential aspect can legal structure.Methods: In this article, a comprehensive definition of euthanasia is provided. Along with an exploration of its types and an overview of prominent Shia jurists viewpoints, wich are considered significant in their own right. Additionally, relevant verses and traditions are utilized to interpret and justify the aforementioned rulings.Results: In Iran, the legal vacuum regarding euthanasia is quite noticeable, since Shia jurisprudence forms the basis of the legal structure of our country, it is essential for jurists, and respected legislators. To address this legal gap and establish comprehensive laws that clearly address euthanasia and its various aspects, it’s necessary to develop and implement such legislation.Conclusion: Examining euthanasia from the perspective mandatory ruling (permissibility or non-permissibility) and its status ruling (right to retribution and dowry), is one of the topics of interest in this article. The examination is accompanied by jurisprudential and philosophical justification and interpretation. In addition, Article 206 of the Islamic Penal Code has also been carefully examined in this regard. Finally, by presenting the views of Shiite scholars on various aspects of euthanasia, a general summary is provided, which is hoped to clarify the issue and elucidate the jurisprudence and laws, considering the current conditions.
