Open AccessResponsible Conduct in Nanomedicine Research: Environmental Concerns Beyond the Common Rule
Author(s) -
Resnik David B.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of law, medicine & ethics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.515
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1748-720X
pISSN - 1073-1105
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-720x.2012.00713.x
Subject(s) - nanomedicine , engineering ethics , political science , human health , public relations , medicine , environmental health , engineering , chemical engineering , nanoparticle
Nanomedicine research raises ethical concerns beyond those covered by the Common Rule. Investigators and research institutions should comply with environmental and occupational health laws protect research staff and the environment. Though the IRB should concentrate on risks to human research participants, it should also consider risks to identifiable third parties. Investigators should also address risks to identifiable third parties. Professional and governmental organizations should deal with the long‐term social, ethical, and environmental consequences of nanomedicine.