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# TITLE: Should we use animals for medical research? [b6eddbae051bda81d3dc072d6e8af2e0]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 5
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the use of animals for medical research is a necessary evil. The use of animals for medical research is a necessary evil, and there is no way of getting around it. There is no other way to test drugs or medical devices on a living, breathing organism. The use of animals for medical research is a necessary evil, and there is no way of getting around it. There is no other way to test drugs or medical devices on a living, breathing organism. However, there needs to be a lot of improvement in the ethical conduct and care of animals in these sorts of clinical trials and research. A current example is how animals are often housed in inadequate environments/enclosures, and are not given the care or respect that should be given to them.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In general, the use of animals for medical research is an important part of advancing human knowledge and capabilities. However, the use of animals for medical research should be limited to cases where it is absolutely necessary, and where there is no alternative. The welfare of the animals involved should be of the highest priority and the animals should be housed in the best possible environment and treated with the utmost respect. The animals should not be subjected to any unnecessary pain or distress, and the animals should be killed humanely at the end of the experiment.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In general, the use of animals for medical research is necessary. The advancement of medicine and treatment of human illnesses is paramount, and is often dependent on the use of animals for medical research. However, there is a need to ensure that this research is conducted in a humane and ethical manner, with the animals being treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, the group was in favour of the use of animals for medical research. However, they felt that more should be done to ensure that the animals are cared for and housed in a humane way. The group also agreed that there should be more transparency in the way animals are used for medical research and that the public should be made aware of what is happening and why. The group also felt that there should be more done to ensure that the animals are cared for and housed in a humane way.
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