The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 1, Supplement , Pages S12-S14 , July 2006

Nontherapeutic research with children: The Ramsey versus McCormick debate

  • Albert R. Jonsen, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr Albert R. Jonsen, Program in Medicine and Human Values, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA 94115.

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PII: S0022-3476(06)00370-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.04.044

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 1, Supplement , Pages S12-S14 , July 2006