From: The concept of ‘vulnerability’ in research ethics: an in-depth analysis of policies and guidelines
Policy/Guideline | Definition: What is vulnerability? | Groups/Sources: Who is vulnerable and why? | Justifications: What ethical concern(s) does vulnerability reflect? | Implications: How should we respond to vulnerability in research? |
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International | ||||
Declaration of Helsinki | – | X | X | X |
CIOMS | X | X | X | X |
UNESCO Declaration | – | X | X | X |
EU Clinical Trials Directive | – | X | – | X |
EU Clinical Trials Regulation | – | X | – | X |
ICH GCP | X | X | – | X |
National | ||||
Australian National Statement | – | X | X | X |
TCPS2 | X | X | X | X |
UK Research Governance Framework | – | X | – | X |
Belmont Report | – | X | X | X |
Common Rule | – | X | – | X |