Ethics comittees

• What must a researcher do before starting a study?

  Apply to an ethics committee
• What is the role of the ethics committee in research?

  To review applications for ethical issues
• What does the research ethics committee review?

  All research involving human participants
• What is one responsibility of the ethics committee?

  Ensuring independent, competent, and timely ethics review
• How does the ethics committee protect participants?

  By safeguarding their dignity, rights, and welfare
• What does the ethics committee consider regarding the researcher?

  Considering the safety of the researcher
• What interests does the ethics committee consider?

  Legitimate interests of other stakeholders
• What type of judgments does the ethics committee make regarding proposals?

  Informed judgments of scientific merit
• What does the ethics committee determine if a proposal is unethical?

  They make informed judgments if it is unethical