The French law on the protection of people who participate in biomedical research needs to be revised

In France, biomedical research is governed by the law on the protection of people who participate in biomedical research passed on December 20, 1988. Considering that this law is becoming an obstacle to some useful investigations, 50 scientific societies, organizations, and patients associations have written a memorandum asking for its revision. This memorandum contains propositions for alleged procedures while preserving the welfare of people who participate in biomedical research. (C) 2001 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.