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C/N/623. Healthcare research and the protection of vulnerable patients

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DATE:
2011
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This paper provides information regarding the way in which researchers can minimise harm pertaining to vulnerable patients during healthcare research. The different causes of harm that can affect patients are outlined followed by ways in which vulnerable research subjects can be protected. The paper then discusses the use of children and pregnant women when carrying out healthcare research.

 

KEYWORDS: Vulnerable patients, healthcare research, children, pregnant women,

 
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