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Between universalism and relativism: a conceptual exploration of problems in formulating and applying international biomedical ethical guidelines
- Correspondence to: G B Tangwa University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde, Cameroon; gbtangwayahoo.com
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Between universalism and relativism: a conceptual exploration of problems in formulating and applying international biomedical ethical guidelines
Publication history
- Received January 20, 2003
- Accepted December 8, 2003
- Revised October 27, 2003
- First published February 10, 2004.
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April 27, 2016
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