Institutional Review Boards, a System in Jeopardy: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources of the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifth Congress, Second Session, June 11, 1998 |
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... important findings and recommendations by the HHS In- spector General confirm and amplify testimony we heard in May 1997 , that the safety net to protect human research subjects was showing signs of age and disrepair even then . In this ...
... important findings and recommendations by the HHS In- spector General confirm and amplify testimony we heard in May 1997 , that the safety net to protect human research subjects was showing signs of age and disrepair even then . In this ...
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... Department of Health and Human Serv- ices ' Inspector General raises serious issues concerning the over- sight these boards exercise in reviewing and approving research study applications . The IRBs play an important role in 3.
... Department of Health and Human Serv- ices ' Inspector General raises serious issues concerning the over- sight these boards exercise in reviewing and approving research study applications . The IRBs play an important role in 3.
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... important role in approval of federally funded research . However , where research is privately funded , the IRBS are the only safety net protecting the human vol- unteer from unnecessary risks or harm . In the course of preparing for ...
... important role in approval of federally funded research . However , where research is privately funded , the IRBS are the only safety net protecting the human vol- unteer from unnecessary risks or harm . In the course of preparing for ...
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... important protections for human subjects for so many years , needs to be reformed . While I bring you no evidence of widespread harm to research subjects at this time , I do feel obligated to call your attention to weaknesses inherent ...
... important protections for human subjects for so many years , needs to be reformed . While I bring you no evidence of widespread harm to research subjects at this time , I do feel obligated to call your attention to weaknesses inherent ...
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... important responsibilities and authorities for verifying that the intended human - subject protections are , in fact ... importance of such verification by giving IRBs the authority " to observe or have a third party observe the consent ...
... important responsibilities and authorities for verifying that the intended human - subject protections are , in fact ... importance of such verification by giving IRBs the authority " to observe or have a third party observe the consent ...
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Page 44 - ... injury occurs and, if so, what they consist of, or where further information may be obtained 7. An explanation of whom to contact for answers to pertinent questions about the research and research subjects' rights, and whom to contact in the event of a research-related injury to the subject 8.
Page 43 - A statement that the study involves research, an explanation of the purposes of the research and the expected duration of the subject's participation, a description of the procedures to be followed, and identification of any procedures which are experimental...
Page 44 - A statement describing the extent, if any, to which confidentiality of records identifying the subject will be maintained; (6) For research involving more than minimal risk, an explanation as to whether any compensation and an explanation as to whether any medical treatments are available if injury occurs and, if so, what they consist of, or where further information may be obtained; (7) An explanation of whom to contact for answers to pertinent questions about the research and research subjects'...
Page 42 - When some or all of the subjects are likely to be vulnerable to coercion or undue influence, such as children, prisoners, pregnant women, mentally disabled persons, or economically or educationally disadvantaged persons, additional safeguards have been included in the study to protect the rights and welfare of these subjects.
Page 45 - Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Defense Department of Education Department of Energy Department of Health and Human Services Department of Housing and Urban Development...
Page 123 - New imaging techniques, such as positron emission tomography (PET) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), promise advances in our ability to identify regions of the brain associated with cognitive and affective disorders.
Page 144 - This meeting is adjourned. [Whereupon, at 3:35 pm, the subcommittee was adjourned, to reconvene at the call of the Chair.] [Additional information submitted for the hearing record follows:] EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON.
Page 4 - ... opening statement in the record, and that the record remain open for 3 days for that purpose. Without objection, so ordered. I ask further unanimous consent that all witnesses be permitted to include their written statements in the record.
Page 43 - ... a description of the procedures to be followed, and identification of any procedures which are experimental; (2) A description of any reasonably foreseeable risks or discomforts to the subject...
Page 40 - Ideally, it is a local review, by individuals who are in the best position to know the resources of the institution, the capabilities and reputations of the investigators and staff, and the prevailing values and ethics of the community and likely subject population.