A charter for biomedical research ethics in a progressive, caring society. (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vandoolaeghe, Sylvie; Blaizot, Alessandra; Boudiguet, Danie; Bougault, Valérie; Dei Cas, Eduardo; Foligne, Benoît; Goffard, Anne; Lefranc, Hélène; Oxombre, Bénédicte; Trentesaux, Thomas; Vandenbunder, Bernard; Wolowczuk, Isabelle; Delhaes, Laurence
• Is Part Of: Philosophy, ethics, and humanities in medicine. Volume 10:issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Charter -- Ethics -- Research -- Life science -- Integrity; Medical ethics -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Philosophy -- Periodicals; 174.2
• DOI: 10.1186/s13010-015-0032-y
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-5341

Abstract

Abstract Background Given that advances in research continuously raise new ethical issues, a multidisciplinary working group of investigators involved in biomedical research has gathered to discuss and compare ethical viewpoints in their daily practice. Methods The working group has drafted a Charter for Ethics in Biomedical Research that encompasses all the steps in the research process, i.e. from the initial idea to analysis and publication of the results. Results Based on key principles for ethically responsible research, the Charter may serve as a tool for performing research, discussing research issues and training researchers. Conclusions The Charter should stimulate researchers to think about their responsibility for research in a progressive, caring society.