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The role of research ethics committees

Research ethics committees are responsible for the ethical evaluation of research projects. Moreover, they must inform and educate their members and the community on their role in protecting the society. For some researchers, ethics committees are a target of criticism, although they are currently essential in the field of medical research and publications. The present study uses a documental analysis to describe the functioning of the research ethics committee system by focusing on the National Research Ethics Committee, Sarah Network of Rehabilitation Hospitals.

Ethics; Research; Ethics committees


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