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Human Research and Ethics Committee

The Peninsula Health Human Research and Ethics Committee meets monthly to consider research trials, studies and projects presented by medical, nursing and allied health professionals and to consider any ethical issues that arise.

The role of the Committee is to assess all protocols covering research involving patients, staff or local residents. The Committee operates in accordance with the guidelines set out in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The assessment considers the ethical and relevant technical and methodological issues of the proposed research and reports to the Board of Directors.

The Committee members consider the trials and studies, and provide feedback and suggestions to the researchers. Phase I and II trials are submitted to Peninsula Health's solicitors who recommend changes if appropriate. Once the trial begins, all serious adverse events must be submitted to the Committee and a cumulative table is kept. Annual Progress reports and any changes to the studies must also be presented to the Committee.

On occasion, the Committee is requested by the Board of Directors to consider other ethical issues as they arise within Peninsula Health. The Committee will also review quality activity if there are perceived ethical issues.

The dedicated members of the Committee give generously of their time on a monthly basis, to consider the applications and to provide appropriate advice to both researchers and applicants and to assist them in setting up their projects and refining the protocols associated with the proposed research. The Committee works in close collaboration with the Drugs & Therapeutic Committee of Peninsula Health on all trials which involve therapeutic drugs.

Information on how to apply for Human Research and Ethics Committee approval can be found under Documents below.

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