title: A hands-on guide on obtaining research ethics approval.
abstract: It is an uncontested truth that many medical students and practising clinicians dread having to get their research proposal through a research ethics committee. In this paper, the author, a long-standing member of a research ethics committee, offers a practical guide on applying for research ethics approval, detailing common mistakes and flaws in applications, and giving specific guidance on getting through what can seem a daunting process.
authors.affiliation: Keele University, Chancellor's Building, Staffordshire, Keele, UK. d.hunter@peak.keele.ac.uk
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hunter
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality / Q000941:ethics; D030881:Disclosure / Q000941:ethics; D028744:Ethics Committees, Research / Q000941:ethics*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000941:ethics; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards*