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26Ensuring Quality in Clinical Ethics Consultations: Perspectives of Ethicists Regarding Process and Prior Training of ConsultantsAmerican Journal of Bioethics 13 (2): 29-31. 2013.The ASBH Core Competencies Update Task Force (Tarzian and ASBH Core Competencies Update Task Force 2013) provides useful information for individual consultants performing case consultations. A grow...
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53The adequacy of informed consent forms in genetic research in Oman: A pilot studyDeveloping World Bioethics 11 (2): 57-62. 2011.Genetic research presents ethical challenges to the achievement of valid informed consent, especially in developing countries with areas of low literacy. During the last several years, a number of genetic research proposals involving Omani nationals were submitted to the Department of Research and Studies, Ministry of Health, Oman.The objective of this paper is to report on the results of an internal quality assurance initiative to determine the extent of the information being provided in geneti…Read more
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44Expression of therapeutic misconception amongst Egyptians: a qualitative pilot studyBMC Medical Ethics 10 (1): 7-. 2009.BackgroundStudies have shown that research participants fail to appreciate the difference between research and medical care, labeling such phenomenon as a "therapeutic misconception" (TM). Since research activity involving human participants is increasing in the Middle East, qualitative research investigating aspects of TM is warranted. Our objective was to assess for the existence of therapeutic misconception amongst Egyptians.MethodsStudy Tool: We developed a semi-structured interview guide to…Read more
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17Nurses’ Perspectives on Implementation of the Patient Self-Determination ActJournal of Clinical Ethics 5 (1): 30-37. 1994.
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29Maryland's ethics committee legislation — a leading edge model or a step into the abyss?HEC Forum 13 (1): 49-58. 2001.
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9What Counts as Equipoise?Hastings Center Report 45 (3): 3-4. 2015.A commentary on “SUPPORT: Risks, Harms, and Equipoise,” by Robert M. Nelson; “The Controversy over SUPPORT Continues and the Hyperbole Increases,” by Alan R. Fleischman; and “SUPPORT and the Ethics of Study Implementation,” by John D. Lantos and Chris Feudtner, all in the January‐February 2015 issue.
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255Clinical research law in Jordan: An ethical analysisDeveloping World Bioethics 9 (1): 26-33. 2007.ABSTRACT An ethical analysis of Jordan's Clinical Research Law, which became effective in 2001, was performed. Accordingly, this paper discusses the major components, key strengths and weaknesses of this law. As an initial effort, the Law addresses important aspects of research ethics and, hence, should serve as an example for other Arab Countries in the Middle East. Unique aspects of the Law include the requirement that those conducting any study have insurance that can compensate for research …Read more
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