The shifting sands of research ethics and governance: effect on research in paediatrics

C S Beardsmore; J A Westaway

doi:10.1136/adc.2006.101436

The shifting sands of research ethics and governance: effect on research in paediatrics

Arch Dis Child. 2007 Jan;92(1):80-1. doi: 10.1136/adc.2006.101436.

Authors

C S Beardsmore¹, J A Westaway

Affiliation

¹ Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Leicester, Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Sciences Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK. [email protected]

Abstract

Basic principles governing the ethical conduct of research have not changed but recent years have seen the burgeoning of bureaucracy to support and monitor research ethics and governance. More changes are planned, and the effect of the proposed changes on paediatric research are examined and broadly welcomed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Biomedical Research / ethics*
Child
Child, Preschool
Ethics Committees, Research / organization & administration*
Ethics, Medical*
Health Services Research / ethics*
Humans
Patient Advocacy
Pediatrics / ethics*