Ethics of Clinical Research in the Developing World

Overview

Journal Nat Rev Immunol

Specialty Allergy & Immunology

Date 2002 Mar 27

PMID 11913072

Citations 7

Authors

Jack Killen

Christine Grady

Gregory K Folkers

Anthony S Fauci

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Abstract

Many commentators believe that all clinical-trial participants must receive a level of care equivalent to the world's best. Using HIV/AIDS research as an example, we show how this 'Uniform Care Requirement' can undermine biomedical research aimed at improving global health, and then we point towards a more rational and balanced approach to ethical assessment.

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