This comprehensive reference covers three separate areas related to IRBs: administration, daily management; and ethical issues. This instructional manual provides IRB members and administrators with the information they need to run an efficient and effective system of protecting human research subjects, while remaining in compliance with federal research regulations. The text includes case studies, sample forms, and sample policy documents.
The updated Second Edition includes seven new chapters:
IRB Closure of Study Files
Internet Research
Research in Public Schools
Phase I Clinical Trials in Healthy Volunteers
Vulnerability in Research
Balancing the Risks and Potential Benefits
HIPAA
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