Principles of Medical Ethics

The resolution on "Principles of Medical Ethics Relevant to the Role of Health Personnel, Particularly Physicians, in the Protection of Prisoners and Detainees Against Torture, and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment", apoted by the United Nations General Assembly on 18 December 1982, intends to "set further standards in this field which ought to be implemented by health personnel, particularly physicians, and by Government officials."