Ethics in research

Ethics in research

Coordinator: Prof. Ana Marušić, MD, PhD
Contact: ana.marusic@mefst.hr
Code: ZOP7
Total hours: 10 (6 lectures + 4 exercises)
ECTS: 2

Topics:
Definition of a clinical trial
Difference between ethical and legal issues
Testing new drugs and methods
Dignity of study participants: informed consent
Ethics committees
Data and safety monitoring board
Publication ethics

Useful links:
European Textbook on Ethics in Research
Declaration of Helsinki
Research integrity courses
Ethical Review of Protocols for Clinical Research Projects
A European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

Exam:
Two assignments:
1) writing a seminar about an ethical issue related to research
2) writing a research proposal related to doctoral thesis  for Ethics committee 

Course schedule


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