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<strong>Ethical</strong> review<br />

‣ Exists to protect the rights, safety, dignity <strong>and</strong> well-be<strong>in</strong>g of research<br />

participants;<br />

AND<br />

‣ To facilitate <strong>and</strong> promote ethical research that is of potential benefit to<br />

participants, science <strong>and</strong> society.<br />

‣ Elements of a review:<br />

• <strong>Scientific</strong> design <strong>and</strong> conduct of study<br />

• Recruitment, , care <strong>and</strong> protection of research participants<br />

• Protection of confidentiality<br />

• Informed consent process<br />

• Community considerations<br />

‣ In theory: : all research that <strong>in</strong>volves human subjects requires ethical approval<br />

• National guidel<strong>in</strong>es differ<br />

• Review boards can also grant waivers<br />

WHO guidel<strong>in</strong>es (elements)<br />

National Research Ethics Service (UK)

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