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- Title
Ethics and biobanks.
- Authors
Hansson, M G
- Abstract
Biobank research has been the focus of great interest of scholars and regulatory bodies who have addressed different ethical issues. On the basis of a review of the literature it may be concluded that, regarding some major themes in this discussion, a consensus seems to emerge on the international scene after the regular exchange of arguments in scientific journals. Broad or general consent is emerging as the generally preferred solution for biobank studies and straightforward instructions for coding will optimise privacy while facilitating research that may result in new methods for the prevention of disease and for medical treatment. The difficult question regarding the return of information to research subjects is the focus of the current research, but a helpful analysis of some of the issues at stake and concrete recommendations have recently been suggested.
- Publication
British journal of cancer, 2009, Vol 100, Issue 1, p8
- ISSN
1532-1827
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1038/sj.bjc.6604795