Proceed with diligence

‘Proceed with caution’ has been the mantra of ‘the recombinant DNA era’.1 A similar mantra is enshrined in European technology ethics where it is also known as the ‘precautionary principle’.2 “The principle can be invoked if there is a reasonable concern for harm to human health […] in the light of...

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Main Author: Elger, S. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2012
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2012, Volume: 38, Issue: 9, Pages: 529-530
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