Ethics in Medical Research: A Handbook of Good Practice (Paperback)

'This is a very comprehensive volume on the process of medical research ethics ... the chapter on questionnaire and interview studies is extremely helpful, especially for those who find themselves having to construct a questionnaire and/or interview schedule ... this book enables the reader to ask critical questions not only of disseminated research findings but more importantly of the research process involved. Surely this knowledge is vital for an ethically-based as well as evidence-based practice?' Nursing Ethics
'Institutionalised bioethics is undergoing worldwide standardisation, and this book contains much useful advice.' Neuroradiology
'Anyone lacking experience in completing an application form for submission to a British research ethics committee and in undertaking medical research might do well to start here.' Medicine, Healthcare and Philosophy, A European Journal
'This book offers much sensible advice and comment as well as a comprehensive bibliography. it will be useful to researchers who are preparing applications and members of ethnical committees.' B. Ashworth, Proc R Coll Physicians, Edinburgh
"In general, this book provides a significant amount of information on a number of topics in clinical research. I am confident that students of research ethics, particularly those interested in practices in the United States and the United Kingdom, will find this book to be a handy and suitable resource." Teaching and Learning Medicine
"This is a very comprehensive volume on the process of medical research ethics...its value lies in the practical application of the principles of research ethics, which ensures that the price of this text would be money well spent." Nursing Ethics
"This book offers much sensible advice and comment as well as a comprehensive bibliography. It will be useful to researchers who are preparing applications and members of ethical committees." B. Ashworth