The Ethics of Research Related to Healthcare in Developing Countries
Terms of reference
1 To review the importance of healthcare-related research in humans, supported by those in more affluent countries and conducted, at least partly, in developing countries.
2 To identify and consider the ethical and social implications of conducting such research including:
- (a) who benefits from the research;
(b) consent;
(c) differences in cultural values;
(d) differences in levels of healthcare between countries;
(e) compatibility of ethical guidelines produced by international bodies;
(f) the respective responsibilities of local and non-local ethics review bodies, and mechanisms for review and monitoring;
(g) follow-up, including the possible implementation of findings, after the completion of research.
3 To make recommendations.
Last Updated Thu, 24 June 2004