Human Research Ethics Committees: Ethical Review for External Entities

Summary
This policy directive sets out the requirements that must be met for a Human Research Ethics Committee to undertake ethical review of research proposals for individuals or organisations external to the public health system. It contains a pro forma agreement between a public health organisation and an external entity, setting out the terms and conditions upon which such ethical review may be conducted.

Date of Publication: 06 June 2007

Replaces: N/A
Author Branch: Health Research and Ethics

This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Non Declared, Affiliated Health Organisations - Declared, NSW Dept of Health, Public Hospitals

Audience: Research staff, research governance staff, risk management staff

Distributed to: Public Health System, NSW Ambulance Service , NSW Department of Health, Public Hospitals

Review Date: 06 June 2012

File No: 06/8397

Status: Active

File link: Human Research Ethics Committees: Ethical Review for External Entities
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