Byk Christian
International Association of Law, Ethics and Science, 19, rue Carpeaux, 75018 Paris, France.
Sci Eng Ethics. 2002 Jul;8(3):287-90. doi: 10.1007/s11948-002-0046-x.
Recently adopted international texts have given a new focus on conflicts of interests and access to information resulting from biomedical research. They confirmed ethical review committees as a central point to guarantee individual rights and the effective application of ethical principles. Therefore specific attention should be paid in giving such committees all the facilities necessary to keep them independent and qualified.
