How to Address Ethical Concerns in Pediatric Recruitment?
Ethical concerns are paramount in pediatric research. To address these issues:
1. Informed Consent: Ensure that the consent process is thorough, and both parents and children understand the study. 2. Minimize Risks: Design studies that minimize potential risks to child participants. 3. Ethics Committees: Obtain approval from relevant ethics committees and adhere to their guidelines. 4. Transparency: Be transparent about the study’s goals, procedures, and potential risks and benefits.
