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		Debate The risk-benefit task of research ethics committees: An evaluation of current approaches and the need to incorporate decision studies methods Rosemarie D L C Bernabe, Ghislaine J M W van Thiel, Jan A M Raaijmakers, Johannes J M van Delden BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:6 (20 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate Empirical research in medical ethics: How conceptual accounts on normative-empirical collaboration may improve research practice Sabine Salloch, Jan Schildmann, Jochen Vollmann BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:5 (13 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Medical Ethics has undergone a shift away from normative-philosophical analyses in favour of increased empiricism; a collaboration between empirical and normative approaches is suggested to improve research practices.
		Research article The publication of ethically uncertain research: attitudes and practices of journal editors Carla Angelski, Conrad V Fernandez, Charles Weijer, Jun Gao BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:4 (11 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Patterns of biomedical science production in a sub-Saharan research center Selidji T Agnandji, Valerie Tsassa, Cornelia Conzelmann, Carsten Köhler, Hans-Jörg Ehni BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:3 (26 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Ethical problems in pediatrics: what does the setting of care and education show us? Jucélia Guedert, Suely Grosseman BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:2 (16 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Ethical problems reported in pediatric care include issues with physician-patient relationships, end-of-life care, health professional conduct, socioeconomic issues and health policies, and pediatric teaching; further analysis indicates that types of ethical problems differ across settings.
		Study protocol Promoting advance planning for health care and research among older adults: A randomized controlled trial Gina Bravo, Marcel Arcand, Danièle Blanchette, Anne-Marie Boire-Lavigne, Marie-France Dubois, Maryse Guay, Paule Hottin, Julie Lane, Judith Lauzon, Suzanne Bellemare BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:1 (5 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Perspectives on the ethical concerns and justifications of the 2006 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HIV testing recommendations Michael J Waxman, Roland C Merchant, M Teresa Celada, Melissa A Clark BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:24 (16 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Nurse managers' experience with ethical issues in six government hospitals in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study Maizura Musa, Md Harun-Or-Rashid, Junichi Sakamoto BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:23 (16 November 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Ethics in practice: the state of the debate on promoting the social value of global health research in resource poor settings particularly Africa Geoffrey M Lairumbi, Parker Michael, Raymond Fitzpatrick, Michael C English BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:22 (15 November 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article The perceptions of danish physiotherapists on the ethical issues related to the physiotherapist-patient relationship during the first session: a phenomenological approach Jeanette Praestegaard, Gunvor Gard BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:21 (12 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Stakeholders understanding of the concept of benefit sharing in health research in Kenya: a qualitative study Geoffrey M Lairumbi, Michael Parker, Raymond Fitzpatrick, English C Mike BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:20 (3 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Be known, be available, be mutual: a qualitative ethical analysis of social values in rural palliative care Barbara Pesut, Joan L Bottorff, Carole A Robinson BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:19 (28 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Ethical issues at the interface of clinical care and research practice in pediatric oncology: a narrative review of parents' and physicians' experiences Martine C de Vries, Mirjam Houtlosser, Jan M Wit, Dirk P Engberts, Dorine Bresters, Gertjan JL Kaspers, Evert van Leeuwen BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:18 (27 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Risk communication and informed consent in the medical tourism industry: A thematic content analysis of canadian broker websites Kali Penney, Jeremy Snyder, Valorie A Crooks, Rory Johnston BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:17 (26 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Secondary uses and the governance of de-identified data: Lessons from the human genome diversity panel Stephanie M Fullerton, Sandra S-J Lee BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:16 (26 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Saudi mothers' preferences about breaking bad news concerning newborns: a structured verbal questionnaire Sameer Y Al-Abdi, Eman A Al-Ali, Matar H Daheer, Yaseen M Al-Saleh, Khalid H Al-Qurashi, Maryam A Al-Aamri BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:15 (23 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Qualitative thematic analysis of consent forms used in cancer genome sequencing Clarissa Allen, William D Foulkes BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:14 (19 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Informed consent forms used in cancer genome sequencing studies show high similarity for protecting patient privacy and a strong trend towards data-sharing among researchers but are variable when discussing re-contacting participants and facilitating participant withdrawal.
		Research article How local IRBs view central IRBs in the US Robert Klitzman BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:13 (23 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Moving to CIRBs (Centralized Institutional Review Boards) in an effort to harmonize research policies can also mean a loss of specialized local knowledge as well as less effective communication between researchers and their local IRBs.
		Debate Inapplicability of advance directives in a paternalistic setting: the case of a post-communist health system Gentian Vyshka, Jera Kruja BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:12 (15 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Debate Personal genome testing: Test characteristics to clarify the discourse on ethical, legal and societal issues Eline M Bunnik, Maartje HN Schermer, A Cecile JW Janssens BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:11 (14 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Family and community concerns about post-mortem needle biopsies in a Muslim society Emily S Gurley, Shahana Parveen, M Saiful Islam, M Jahangir Hossain, Nazmun Nahar, Nusrat Homaira, Rebeca Sultana, James J Sejvar, Mahmudur Rahman, Stephen P Luby BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:10 (13 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Untapped ethical resources for neurodegeneration research Julie M Robillard, Carole A Federico, Kate Tairyan, Adrian J Ivinson, Judy Illes BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:9 (2 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Feeling trapped and being torn: Physicians' narratives about ethical dilemmas in hemodialysis care that evoke a troubled conscience Catarina Grönlund, Vera Dahlqvist, Anna IS Söderberg BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:8 (11 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Physicians' explanatory behaviours and legal liability in decided medical malpractice litigation cases in Japan Tomoko Hamasaki, Akihito Hagihara BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:7 (21 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Ethical issues in autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in advanced breast cancer: A systematic literature review Sigrid Droste, Annegret Herrmann-Frank, Fueloep Scheibler, Tanja Krones BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:6 (15 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate Ethical issues in human genomics research in developing countries Jantina de Vries, Susan J Bull, Ogobara Doumbo, Muntaser Ibrahim, Odile Mercereau-Puijalon, Dominic Kwiatkowski, Michael Parker BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:5 (18 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate Ethical issues of unrelated hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in adult thalassemia patients Giovanni Caocci, Giorgio La Nasa, Ernesto d'Aloja, Adriana Vacca, Eugenia Piras, Michela Pintor, Roberto Demontis, Salvatore Pisu BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:4 (8 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article How participatory is parental consent in low literacy rural settings in low income countries? Lessons learned from a community based study of infants in South India Divya Rajaraman, Nelson Jesuraj, Lawrence Geiter, Sean Bennett, Harleen MS Grewal, Mario Vaz, TB Trials Study Group BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:3 (15 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate Access and use of human tissues from the developing world: ethical challenges and a way forward using a tissue trust Claudia I Emerson, Peter A Singer, Ross EG Upshur BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:2 (25 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary 'Scientific-imperialism' and 'biocolonialism' concepts could potentially block access to human tissues in the developing world, while the establishment of a “tissue trust” may facilitate a more equal relationship between scientists and the communities they hope to help.
		Research article Informed consent for MRI and fMRI research: Analysis of a sample of Canadian consent documents Nicole Palmour, William Affleck, Emily Bell, Constance Deslauriers, Bruce Pike, Julien Doyon, Eric Racine BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:1 (14 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Consent documents used in Canadian Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and functional MRI research are variable in areas such as physical and psychological risk reporting, emphasizing the need to evaluate and develop the ethical quality of scientific research.
		Debate Caught you: threats to confidentiality due to the public release of large-scale genetic data sets Matthias Wjst BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:21 (29 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Retraction Retraction: End-of-life discontinuation of destination therapy with cardiac and ventilatory support medical devices: physician-assisted death or allowing the patient to die? Mohamed Y Rady, Joseph L Verheijde BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:20 (21 December 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The role of advance directives in end-of-life decisions in Austria: survey of intensive care physicians Eva Schaden, Petra Herczeg, Stefan Hacker, Andrea Schopper, Claus G Krenn BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:19 (21 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Saudi views on consenting for research on medical records and leftover tissue samples Mohammad M Al-Qadire, Muhammad M Hammami, Hunida M Abdulhameed, Eman A Al Gaai BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:18 (18 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Which medical error to disclose to patients and by whom? Public preference and perceptions of norm and current practice Muhammad M Hammami, Sahar Attalah, Mohammad Al Qadire BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:17 (18 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Most individuals prefer to be informed of medical errors by the at-fault physician, with women, older, and healthier individuals being more likely to want disclosure of near-miss medical errors.
		Research article Attitudes towards transfers of human tissue samples across borders: An international survey of researchers and policy makers in five countries Xinqing Zhang, Kenji Matsui, Benjamin Krohmal, Alaa Zeid, Vasantha Muthuswamy, Young Koo, Yoshikuni Kita, Reidar K Lie BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:16 (16 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate End-of-life discontinuation of destination therapy with cardiac and ventilatory support medical devices: physician-assisted death or allowing the patient to die? Mohamed Y Rady, Joseph L Verheijde BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:15 (15 September 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Study protocol Ethics, economics and the regulation and adoption of new medical devices: case studies in pelvic floor surgery Sue Ross, Charles Weijer, Amiram Gafni, Ariel Ducey, Carmen Thompson, Rene Lafreniere BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:14 (26 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Experiences with community engagement and informed consent in a genetic cohort study of severe childhood diseases in Kenya Vicki M Marsh, Dorcas M Kamuya, Albert M Mlamba, Thomas N Williams, Sassy S Molyneux BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:13 (15 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Identifying structures, processes, resources and needs of research ethics committees in Egypt Hany Sleem, Samer S El-Kamary, Henry J Silverman BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:12 (28 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Most Egyptian research ethics committees have written policies and meet frequently but improvements are required to broaden the diversity of members and develop stable financial resources that could support additional activities such as continuing education programs.
		Research article Malnutrition in elder care: qualitative analysis of ethical perceptions of politicians and civil servants Anna-Greta Mamhidir, Mona Kihlgren, Venke Soerlie BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:11 (16 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article How informed is consent in vulnerable populations? Experience using a continuous consent process during the MDP301 vaginal microbicide trial in Mwanza, Tanzania Andrew Vallely, Shelley Lees, Charles Shagi, Stella Kasindi, Selephina Soteli, Natujwa Kavit, Lisa Vallely, Sheena McCormack, Robert Pool, Richard J Hayes, the Microbicides Development Programme (MDP) BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:10 (13 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Providing information to women in Tanzania at increased risk of acquiring HIV in a focused, locally-appropriate manner and within a continuous informed-consent framework has resulted in high levels of comprehension and message retention.
		Research article Is informed consent related to success in exercise and diet intervention as evaluated at 12 months? DR's EXTRA study Helena Länsimies-Antikainen, Anna-Maija Pietilä, Tomi Laitinen, Vesa Kiviniemi, Rainer Rauramaa BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:9 (8 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Comparison of group counseling with individual counseling in the comprehension of informed consent: a randomized controlled trial Rajiv Sarkar, Thuppal V Sowmyanarayanan, Prasanna Samuel, Azara S Singh, Anuradha Bose, Jayaprakash Muliyil, Gagandeep Kang BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:8 (14 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Understanding of research: a Sri Lankan perspective Athula Sumathipala, Sisira Siribaddana, Suwin Hewage, Manura Lekamwattage, Manjula Athukorale, Chesmal Siriwardhana, Kumudu Munasinghe, Kethakie Sumathipala, Joanna Murray, Martin Prince BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:7 (27 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Readability of state-sponsored advance directive forms in the United States: a cross sectional study Luke A Mueller, Kevin I Reid, Paul S Mueller BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:6 (25 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The readability of US state government-sponsored advance directive forms exceeds recommended level and the average reading skill level of most US adults, indicating that care planning and patient autonomy may be inhibited.
		Research article The use of personalized medicine for patient selection for renal transplantation: Physicians' views on the clinical and ethical implications Marianne Dion-Labrie, Marie-Chantal Fortin, Marie-Josée Hébert, Hubert Doucet BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:5 (9 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Personalized medicine for renal transplantations uses quantifiable data to minimize risk of rejection but, despite the benefits it offers, some patients may be excluded and therefore physicians should always leave room for clinical judgment.
		Research article Handling ethical, legal and social issues in birth cohort studies involving genetic research: responses from studies in six countries Nola M Ries, Jane LeGrandeur, Timothy Caulfield BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:4 (23 March 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Birth cohort studies generally do not adopt blanket consent for using genetic research data and differ in the way they handle ethical issues, suggesting that consideration of these factors is necessary to respect participants' well being.
		Correspondence Convergent ethical issues in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria vaccine trials in Africa: Report from the WHO/UNAIDS African AIDS Vaccine Programme's Ethics, Law and Human Rights Collaborating Centre consultation, 10-11 February 2009, Durban, South Africa Nicole Mamotte, Douglas Wassenaar, Jennifer Koen, Zaynab Essack BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:3 (9 March 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Anaesthetists' and surgeons' attitudes towards informed consent in the UK: an observational study AAB Jamjoom, S White, SM Walton, JG Hardman, IK Moppett BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:2 (23 February 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed

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		Debate The risk-benefit task of research ethics committees: An evaluation of current approaches and the need to incorporate decision studies methods Rosemarie D L C Bernabe, Ghislaine J M W van Thiel, Jan A M Raaijmakers, Johannes J M van Delden BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:6 (20 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate Empirical research in medical ethics: How conceptual accounts on normative-empirical collaboration may improve research practice Sabine Salloch, Jan Schildmann, Jochen Vollmann BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:5 (13 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Medical Ethics has undergone a shift away from normative-philosophical analyses in favour of increased empiricism; a collaboration between empirical and normative approaches is suggested to improve research practices.
		Research article The publication of ethically uncertain research: attitudes and practices of journal editors Carla Angelski, Conrad V Fernandez, Charles Weijer, Jun Gao BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:4 (11 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Patterns of biomedical science production in a sub-Saharan research center Selidji T Agnandji, Valerie Tsassa, Cornelia Conzelmann, Carsten Köhler, Hans-Jörg Ehni BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:3 (26 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Ethical problems in pediatrics: what does the setting of care and education show us? Jucélia Guedert, Suely Grosseman BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:2 (16 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Ethical problems reported in pediatric care include issues with physician-patient relationships, end-of-life care, health professional conduct, socioeconomic issues and health policies, and pediatric teaching; further analysis indicates that types of ethical problems differ across settings.
		Study protocol Promoting advance planning for health care and research among older adults: A randomized controlled trial Gina Bravo, Marcel Arcand, Danièle Blanchette, Anne-Marie Boire-Lavigne, Marie-France Dubois, Maryse Guay, Paule Hottin, Julie Lane, Judith Lauzon, Suzanne Bellemare BMC Medical Ethics 2012, 13:1 (5 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Perspectives on the ethical concerns and justifications of the 2006 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HIV testing recommendations Michael J Waxman, Roland C Merchant, M Teresa Celada, Melissa A Clark BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:24 (16 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Nurse managers' experience with ethical issues in six government hospitals in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study Maizura Musa, Md Harun-Or-Rashid, Junichi Sakamoto BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:23 (16 November 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Ethics in practice: the state of the debate on promoting the social value of global health research in resource poor settings particularly Africa Geoffrey M Lairumbi, Parker Michael, Raymond Fitzpatrick, Michael C English BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:22 (15 November 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article The perceptions of danish physiotherapists on the ethical issues related to the physiotherapist-patient relationship during the first session: a phenomenological approach Jeanette Praestegaard, Gunvor Gard BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:21 (12 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Stakeholders understanding of the concept of benefit sharing in health research in Kenya: a qualitative study Geoffrey M Lairumbi, Michael Parker, Raymond Fitzpatrick, English C Mike BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:20 (3 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Be known, be available, be mutual: a qualitative ethical analysis of social values in rural palliative care Barbara Pesut, Joan L Bottorff, Carole A Robinson BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:19 (28 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Correspondence Ethical issues at the interface of clinical care and research practice in pediatric oncology: a narrative review of parents' and physicians' experiences Martine C de Vries, Mirjam Houtlosser, Jan M Wit, Dirk P Engberts, Dorine Bresters, Gertjan JL Kaspers, Evert van Leeuwen BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:18 (27 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Risk communication and informed consent in the medical tourism industry: A thematic content analysis of canadian broker websites Kali Penney, Jeremy Snyder, Valorie A Crooks, Rory Johnston BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:17 (26 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Secondary uses and the governance of de-identified data: Lessons from the human genome diversity panel Stephanie M Fullerton, Sandra S-J Lee BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:16 (26 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Saudi mothers' preferences about breaking bad news concerning newborns: a structured verbal questionnaire Sameer Y Al-Abdi, Eman A Al-Ali, Matar H Daheer, Yaseen M Al-Saleh, Khalid H Al-Qurashi, Maryam A Al-Aamri BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:15 (23 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Qualitative thematic analysis of consent forms used in cancer genome sequencing Clarissa Allen, William D Foulkes BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:14 (19 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Informed consent forms used in cancer genome sequencing studies show high similarity for protecting patient privacy and a strong trend towards data-sharing among researchers but are variable when discussing re-contacting participants and facilitating participant withdrawal.
		Research article How local IRBs view central IRBs in the US Robert Klitzman BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:13 (23 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Moving to CIRBs (Centralized Institutional Review Boards) in an effort to harmonize research policies can also mean a loss of specialized local knowledge as well as less effective communication between researchers and their local IRBs.
		Debate Inapplicability of advance directives in a paternalistic setting: the case of a post-communist health system Gentian Vyshka, Jera Kruja BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:12 (15 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Debate Personal genome testing: Test characteristics to clarify the discourse on ethical, legal and societal issues Eline M Bunnik, Maartje HN Schermer, A Cecile JW Janssens BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:11 (14 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Family and community concerns about post-mortem needle biopsies in a Muslim society Emily S Gurley, Shahana Parveen, M Saiful Islam, M Jahangir Hossain, Nazmun Nahar, Nusrat Homaira, Rebeca Sultana, James J Sejvar, Mahmudur Rahman, Stephen P Luby BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:10 (13 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Untapped ethical resources for neurodegeneration research Julie M Robillard, Carole A Federico, Kate Tairyan, Adrian J Ivinson, Judy Illes BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:9 (2 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Feeling trapped and being torn: Physicians' narratives about ethical dilemmas in hemodialysis care that evoke a troubled conscience Catarina Grönlund, Vera Dahlqvist, Anna IS Söderberg BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:8 (11 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Physicians' explanatory behaviours and legal liability in decided medical malpractice litigation cases in Japan Tomoko Hamasaki, Akihito Hagihara BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:7 (21 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Ethical issues in autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in advanced breast cancer: A systematic literature review Sigrid Droste, Annegret Herrmann-Frank, Fueloep Scheibler, Tanja Krones BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:6 (15 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate Ethical issues in human genomics research in developing countries Jantina de Vries, Susan J Bull, Ogobara Doumbo, Muntaser Ibrahim, Odile Mercereau-Puijalon, Dominic Kwiatkowski, Michael Parker BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:5 (18 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate Ethical issues of unrelated hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in adult thalassemia patients Giovanni Caocci, Giorgio La Nasa, Ernesto d'Aloja, Adriana Vacca, Eugenia Piras, Michela Pintor, Roberto Demontis, Salvatore Pisu BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:4 (8 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article How participatory is parental consent in low literacy rural settings in low income countries? Lessons learned from a community based study of infants in South India Divya Rajaraman, Nelson Jesuraj, Lawrence Geiter, Sean Bennett, Harleen MS Grewal, Mario Vaz, TB Trials Study Group BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:3 (15 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate Access and use of human tissues from the developing world: ethical challenges and a way forward using a tissue trust Claudia I Emerson, Peter A Singer, Ross EG Upshur BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:2 (25 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary 'Scientific-imperialism' and 'biocolonialism' concepts could potentially block access to human tissues in the developing world, while the establishment of a “tissue trust” may facilitate a more equal relationship between scientists and the communities they hope to help.
		Research article Informed consent for MRI and fMRI research: Analysis of a sample of Canadian consent documents Nicole Palmour, William Affleck, Emily Bell, Constance Deslauriers, Bruce Pike, Julien Doyon, Eric Racine BMC Medical Ethics 2011, 12:1 (14 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Consent documents used in Canadian Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and functional MRI research are variable in areas such as physical and psychological risk reporting, emphasizing the need to evaluate and develop the ethical quality of scientific research.
		Debate Caught you: threats to confidentiality due to the public release of large-scale genetic data sets Matthias Wjst BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:21 (29 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Retraction Retraction: End-of-life discontinuation of destination therapy with cardiac and ventilatory support medical devices: physician-assisted death or allowing the patient to die? Mohamed Y Rady, Joseph L Verheijde BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:20 (21 December 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article The role of advance directives in end-of-life decisions in Austria: survey of intensive care physicians Eva Schaden, Petra Herczeg, Stefan Hacker, Andrea Schopper, Claus G Krenn BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:19 (21 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Saudi views on consenting for research on medical records and leftover tissue samples Mohammad M Al-Qadire, Muhammad M Hammami, Hunida M Abdulhameed, Eman A Al Gaai BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:18 (18 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Which medical error to disclose to patients and by whom? Public preference and perceptions of norm and current practice Muhammad M Hammami, Sahar Attalah, Mohammad Al Qadire BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:17 (18 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Most individuals prefer to be informed of medical errors by the at-fault physician, with women, older, and healthier individuals being more likely to want disclosure of near-miss medical errors.
		Research article Attitudes towards transfers of human tissue samples across borders: An international survey of researchers and policy makers in five countries Xinqing Zhang, Kenji Matsui, Benjamin Krohmal, Alaa Zeid, Vasantha Muthuswamy, Young Koo, Yoshikuni Kita, Reidar K Lie BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:16 (16 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Debate End-of-life discontinuation of destination therapy with cardiac and ventilatory support medical devices: physician-assisted death or allowing the patient to die? Mohamed Y Rady, Joseph L Verheijde BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:15 (15 September 2010) Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Study protocol Ethics, economics and the regulation and adoption of new medical devices: case studies in pelvic floor surgery Sue Ross, Charles Weijer, Amiram Gafni, Ariel Ducey, Carmen Thompson, Rene Lafreniere BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:14 (26 August 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Experiences with community engagement and informed consent in a genetic cohort study of severe childhood diseases in Kenya Vicki M Marsh, Dorcas M Kamuya, Albert M Mlamba, Thomas N Williams, Sassy S Molyneux BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:13 (15 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Identifying structures, processes, resources and needs of research ethics committees in Egypt Hany Sleem, Samer S El-Kamary, Henry J Silverman BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:12 (28 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Most Egyptian research ethics committees have written policies and meet frequently but improvements are required to broaden the diversity of members and develop stable financial resources that could support additional activities such as continuing education programs.
		Research article Malnutrition in elder care: qualitative analysis of ethical perceptions of politicians and civil servants Anna-Greta Mamhidir, Mona Kihlgren, Venke Soerlie BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:11 (16 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article How informed is consent in vulnerable populations? Experience using a continuous consent process during the MDP301 vaginal microbicide trial in Mwanza, Tanzania Andrew Vallely, Shelley Lees, Charles Shagi, Stella Kasindi, Selephina Soteli, Natujwa Kavit, Lisa Vallely, Sheena McCormack, Robert Pool, Richard J Hayes, the Microbicides Development Programme (MDP) BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:10 (13 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Providing information to women in Tanzania at increased risk of acquiring HIV in a focused, locally-appropriate manner and within a continuous informed-consent framework has resulted in high levels of comprehension and message retention.
		Research article Is informed consent related to success in exercise and diet intervention as evaluated at 12 months? DR's EXTRA study Helena Länsimies-Antikainen, Anna-Maija Pietilä, Tomi Laitinen, Vesa Kiviniemi, Rainer Rauramaa BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:9 (8 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Comparison of group counseling with individual counseling in the comprehension of informed consent: a randomized controlled trial Rajiv Sarkar, Thuppal V Sowmyanarayanan, Prasanna Samuel, Azara S Singh, Anuradha Bose, Jayaprakash Muliyil, Gagandeep Kang BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:8 (14 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Understanding of research: a Sri Lankan perspective Athula Sumathipala, Sisira Siribaddana, Suwin Hewage, Manura Lekamwattage, Manjula Athukorale, Chesmal Siriwardhana, Kumudu Munasinghe, Kethakie Sumathipala, Joanna Murray, Martin Prince BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:7 (27 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Readability of state-sponsored advance directive forms in the United States: a cross sectional study Luke A Mueller, Kevin I Reid, Paul S Mueller BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:6 (25 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The readability of US state government-sponsored advance directive forms exceeds recommended level and the average reading skill level of most US adults, indicating that care planning and patient autonomy may be inhibited.
		Research article The use of personalized medicine for patient selection for renal transplantation: Physicians' views on the clinical and ethical implications Marianne Dion-Labrie, Marie-Chantal Fortin, Marie-Josée Hébert, Hubert Doucet BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:5 (9 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Personalized medicine for renal transplantations uses quantifiable data to minimize risk of rejection but, despite the benefits it offers, some patients may be excluded and therefore physicians should always leave room for clinical judgment.
		Research article Handling ethical, legal and social issues in birth cohort studies involving genetic research: responses from studies in six countries Nola M Ries, Jane LeGrandeur, Timothy Caulfield BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:4 (23 March 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Birth cohort studies generally do not adopt blanket consent for using genetic research data and differ in the way they handle ethical issues, suggesting that consideration of these factors is necessary to respect participants' well being.
		Correspondence Convergent ethical issues in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria vaccine trials in Africa: Report from the WHO/UNAIDS African AIDS Vaccine Programme's Ethics, Law and Human Rights Collaborating Centre consultation, 10-11 February 2009, Durban, South Africa Nicole Mamotte, Douglas Wassenaar, Jennifer Koen, Zaynab Essack BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:3 (9 March 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Anaesthetists' and surgeons' attitudes towards informed consent in the UK: an observational study AAB Jamjoom, S White, SM Walton, JG Hardman, IK Moppett BMC Medical Ethics 2010, 11:2 (23 February 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed