First published 2008
Ezekiel Emanuel and his team at the National Institutes of Health tackle the complex world of clinical research ethics. Through 73 detailed chapters, they examine every aspect of conducting studies with human participants. The authors confront both the remarkable successes and devastating failures that have shaped medical research history. They provide tools for evaluating the ethical dimensions of human studies, covering scientific validity, fair participant selection, risk assessment, independent oversight, and informed consent procedures. The book addresses international research standards, conflicts of interest, and responsible research practices. Emanuel and his collaborators offer both theoretical frameworks and systematic reviews of real-world data. This comprehensive examination serves researchers in medical sciences, educators, and students who need to navigate the ethical complexities of human subjects research.
Genres: medical, research, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
848 pages · Hardcover · Oxford University Press