A hands-on guide on obtaining research ethics approval. Issue 1030 (9th June 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hunter, David
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 87:Issue 1030(2011)
• Page Start: 509
• Page End: 513
• Publication Date: 2011-06-09
• Subjects: Research ethics -- research ethics committees (RECs) -- ethics -- medical ethics; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.2010.109348
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : It is an uncontested truth that many medical students and practising clinicians dread having to get their research proposal through a research ethics committee. In this paper, the author, a long-standing member of a research ethics committee, offers a practical guide on applying for research ethics approval, detailing common mistakes and flaws in applications, and giving specific guidance on getting through what can seem a daunting process.