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55The 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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18Nurses’ Perspectives on Implementation of the Patient Self-Determination ActJournal of Clinical Ethics 5 (1): 30-37. 1994.
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32Maryland'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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256Clinical 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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81Organizational ethics in healthcare organizations: Proactively managing the ethical climate to ensure organizational integrity (review)HEC Forum 12 (3): 202-215. 2000.
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60Enhancing Research Ethics Review Systems in Egypt: The Focus of an International Training Program Informed by an Ecological Developmental Approach to Enhancing Research Ethics CapacityDeveloping World Bioethics 15 (3): 199-207. 2014.Recently, training programs in research ethics have been established to enhance individual and institutional capacity in research ethics in the developing world. However, commentators have expressed concern that the efforts of these training programs have placed ‘too great an emphasis on guidelines and research ethics review’, which will have limited effect on ensuring ethical conduct in research. What is needed instead is a culture of ethical conduct supported by national and institutional comm…Read more
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University of Maryland at BaltimoreRegular Faculty
Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America