The Ethics Police? by Robert Klitzman
The Struggle to Make Human Research Safe
The book delves into the complex world of ethical oversight in medical research, examining the roles and responsibilities of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). Through interviews with IRB members, researchers, and ethicists, it highlights the challenges and dilemmas faced in balancing the protection of human subjects with the advancement of scientific knowledge. The narrative explores the often opaque decision-making processes, the influence of personal biases, and the pressures of regulatory compliance, offering a critical look at how ethical standards are maintained and sometimes compromised in the pursuit of innovation.
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- Published
- 2015
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- Pages
- 352
- Original Language
- English
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