Research ethics boards: Error and misconception
2006
Research Ethics Boards: Error and Misconception
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Author Information
Author(s): Angela Bowen
Primary Institution: Western Institutional Review Board
Hypothesis
Should society allow research ethics boards to be run as for-profit enterprises?
Conclusion
The Western Institutional Review Board (WIRB) maintains a separation between its ethics review process and its business operations.
Supporting Evidence
- WIRB's ethics review process is separate from its business operations.
- Board members are fully trained and meetings are convened regularly.
- Disapprovals are respected just as much as approvals.
Takeaway
This article talks about how a research ethics board works and why it is important to keep its decisions separate from business interests.
Potential Biases
The article addresses misconceptions and inaccuracies about the WIRB's operations and reputation.
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