title: In the lion's den? Experiences of interaction with research ethics committees.
abstract: Research ethics review is an important process, designed to protect participants in medical research. However, it is increasingly criticised for failing to meet its aims. Here, two researchers reflect on their experiences of applying for ethical approval of observational research in clinical settings. They highlight some problems faced by reviewers and researchers and propose a two-stage ethical review process that would alert researchers to the committee's concerns and allow them to give a more considered response.
authors: General Practice Education Group, Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. ecf22@medschl.cam.ac.uk
authors: Elizabeth
authors: E
authors: Fistein
authors: Sally
authors: S
authors: Quilligan
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000941:ethics / Q000592:standards; D028744:Ethics Committees, Research / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*