What was the primary purpose of the Nuremberg Code created in 1947?

The Nuremberg Code was created in response to the inhumane medical experiments conducted during World War II, particularly those by Nazi doctors. Its primary purpose was to set forth ethical principles governing human experimentation, ensuring the rights and welfare of research subjects. The code emphasizes voluntary informed consent, reflecting the need for participants to be fully aware of and agree to the nature of the experiment being conducted without coercion. By establishing these fundamental ethics, the Nuremberg Code laid a foundation for modern research ethics, influencing guidelines and regulations in human subjects research globally.

Other options, while related to aspects of healthcare and research, do not capture the essence of the Nuremberg Code's intent focused specifically on human experimentation ethics.