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Principles of Clinical Research:

Ethics in Clinical Research

Lesson 6 of 6: Ethics in Clinical Research

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

        Explain the need for ethics in clinical research.

        Identify key guidelines and regulations that guide and regulate research using human subjects.

        Describe the purpose and function of an IRB/EC.

        Describe the purpose and process for obtaining informed consent.

        Identify the three elements of scientific misconduct.