Innovation in medical technology: ethical issues and challenges

Introduction : the need to ask questions about innovation

Distinguishing innovative medical practice from research

The modern history of human research ethics

Innovation in the off-label use of drugs

Innovative surgery

Innovation in assisted reproduction

Innovation in neuroimaging

Questions, issues, and recommendations going forward

Conclusion : final thoughts on the landscape of innovation

Appendix A : Directives for Human Experimentation : Nuremberg Code

Appendix B : World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki

Appendix C : Description of Department of Health and Human Services Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects

Appendix D : Participants in Lasker Forum on Ethical Challenges in Biomedical Research and Practice.

Introduction : the need to ask questions about innovation

Distinguishing innovative medical practice from research

The modern history of human research ethics

Innovation in the off-label use of drugs

Innovative surgery

Innovation in assisted reproduction

Innovation in neuroimaging

Questions, issues, and recommendations going forward

Conclusion : final thoughts on the landscape of innovation.