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As the debate continues over whether journalists in academic settings are subject to IRB oversight, a newspaper journalist has taken the unusual step of voluntarily seeking out IRB review of his work.
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An anonymous survey of principal investigators (PIs) suggests that IRBs that are heavy-handed with research protocols might unwittingly encourage deceit among researchers.
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IRBs often err too much on the side of caution, creating a situation in which investigators do not trust their judgment and doubt their fairness, an expert says.
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A new approach to informed consent currently being developed at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital could greatly improve the way in which patients and their families learn about complicated protocols, says the physician who is leading the development team.
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Register now for Duke OHRP conference; AAHRPP accredits its first international site
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In 2000, literally a handful of physicians were practicing what has become known as concierge medicine they had slashed their patient load to a fraction of the number of patients seen in a traditional practice, and were charging their remaining 300 to 400 patients a retainer fee that gave them access to the doctors' services around-the-clock and for as much time as they needed.
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Physician peer review has been a galvanizing topic since the mid-1980s, when federal law imposed protections for those lodging charges against physicians; protections that, depending on your opinion, either protect the peer review process or allow it to serve as a weapon for hospitals and dishonest physicians to rid themselves of whistleblowers and competitors.
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Employing placebo therapy without patients' knowledge or cooperation is unethical, the American Medical Association's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs states in a new report.
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