Slowther, A and Boynton, P and Shaw, S (2006) Research governance: ethical issues. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine , 99 (2) 65 - 72.
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Abstract
Health care research is haunted by a history of unethical studies in which profound harm was caused to vulnerable individuals. Official systems for gaining ethical approval for research, designed to prevent a repetition of these shameful examples, can prove bureaucratic and inflexible in practice. The core ethical principles of respect for autonomy, prevention of harm, promotion of benefit, and justice (which form the basis of professional codes of research conduct) must be applied flexibly to take account of contextual, methodological, personal and practical considerations. Ensuring that the design and conduct of all research is ethically sound is the responsibility of all involved including researchers, research institutions, ethical review committees and regulatory bodies.
| Type: | Article |
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| Title: | Research governance: ethical issues |
| Publisher version: | http://www.jrsm.rsmjournals.com/content/99/2/65.full.pdf |
| Additional information: | Imported via OAI, 7:29:01 6th Dec 2006 |
| UCL classification: | UCL > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > UCL Medical School > Academic Centre of Medical Education UCL > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > UCL Medical School > Academic Centre of Medical Education |
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