Taking stock of the availability and functions of National Ethics Committees worldwide.

ABSTRACT:

Background

National Ethics Committees (NECs) offer important oversight and guidance functions and facilitate public debate on bioethical issues. In an increasingly globalized world where technological advances, multi-national research collaborations, and pandemics are creating ethical dilemmas that transcend national borders, coordination and the joining of efforts among NECs are key. The purpose of this study is to take stock of the current NEC landscape, their varying roles and missions, and the range of bioethical topics on which they deliberated since their inception.

Methods

Data on the availability, functions, and ethical deliberations (publications) of NECs globally were gathered through a systematic search of NEC websites and through contacts known to the authors. Th

SUBMITTER: Hummel P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8108348 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature