An issue that can frequently arise in the area of genomic research is what to do with incidental findings (IFs) discoveries concerning a research subject that are beyond the scope of the study, but could have potential health importance for the subject.
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In the age of smart phones, iPads, electronic checklists, text message reminders, and other tools, it would be easy to forget that sometimes the best solution is the simplest: no-tech. At least thats what one research and human subjects protection expert discovered when trying to find a way to improve IRB meeting and review quality.
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