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41Identifying structures, processes, resources and needs of research ethics committees in EgyptBMC Medical Ethics 11 (1): 12-. 2010.Background: Concerns have been expressed regarding the adequacy of ethics review systems in developing countries. Limited data are available regarding the structural and functional status of Research Ethics Committees (RECs) in the Middle East. The purpose of this study was to survey the existing RECs in Egypt to better understand their functioning status, perceived resource needs, and challenges. Methods: We distributed a self-administered survey tool to Egyptian RECs to collect information on …Read more
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91Attitudes, understanding, and concerns regarding medical research amongst Egyptians: A qualitative pilot study (review)BMC Medical Ethics 8 (1): 9. 2007.Medical research must involve the participation of human subjects. Knowledge of patients' perspectives and concerns with their involvement in research would enhance recruitment efforts, improve the informed consent process, and enhance the overall trust between patients and investigators. Several studies have examined the views of patients from Western countries. There is limited empirical research involving the perspectives of individuals from developing countries. The purpose of this study is …Read more
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29Ensuring 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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58The 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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45Expression 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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12What 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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Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America