Introduction: The global outbreak of COVID-19 has had deleterious and substantial effects on the conduct of scientific research over the last few years. The pandemic-induced stalling of drug development efforts worldwide has led companies to make urgent strategic amends to recoup from the delays and economic losses suffered. Meanwhile, the interaction of healthcare … [Read more...]
A Critical Evaluation of Informed Consent in Clinical Research: Opportunities for Improvement
The doctrine of informed consent can be little understood and followed in international clinical trials, therefore necessitating an examination of ethical and other dimensions. Arguably, informed consent provides the foundational basis for all clinical research, and also represents the right of every individual to have control and make a personal decision to accept being a … [Read more...]