NIMH » Ethical Issues to Consider in Developing, Evaluating, and Conducting Research Post-Disaster
Ethical Issues to Consider in Developing, Evaluating, and Conducting Research Post-Disaster Disasters, whether unintentional acts of nature or human-made, can have profound effects on those who experience them. Although the physical dangers inherent in disasters are obvious, such events, including terrorism and bioterrorism, are a grave threat to mental health as well. This document offers guidance to investigators, Institutional Review Board (IRB) representatives, public health officials, local officials, and others focused on ensuring that research in the aftermath of a disaster is conducte...
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