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Modern ethics in today's pluralistic society has changed the face of medical practice. Commissions appointed by institutions, governments, and international bodies serve to alleviate the medical profession from making ethical decisions and to protect human subjects from any harm. The deliberations of these committees are usually followed by guidelines of operation, which in many cases have become abiding law. In order for committees to be of full advantage, they must convene promptly as issues arise, so as not to delay medical advances from being implemented.

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Eisenberg, V.H., Schenker, J.G. The duties of ethical committees applied to human reproduction. J Assist Reprod Genet 13, 689–697 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02066419

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