Am J Psychiatry 1977; 134:911-913
Copyright © 1977 by American Psychiatric Association
Federal constraints: earned or unearned?
DT Chalkley
The author discusses the evolution of federal constraints on medical,
behavioral, and social science research. There has been only one court
decision related to behavioral research and none in medical research. The
burden of consent procedures can be lightened somewhat by careful
consideration of the potential risks and nature of the research; questions
are presented that can be used to determine whether constraints apply. The
author notes that although there are good reasons for regulations in both
behavioral and medical research, the appropriateness of current and
proposed constraints is still a matter of debate.
