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The field of research ethics is constantly changing. To ensure that your research bid meets current guidelines, we strongly advise you  to visit the NRES (National Research Ethics Service, previously COREC) website for comprehensive and up to date information on the REC system in the UK.

There is an RDSU resource pack which covers the following issues in detail: Why we need ethical approval, ethical principles, ethical rules, obtaining patients' consent, approaching ethics committees, and ethical conduct.

You may find the following NRES publications helpful:

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