DESCRIPTIVE ETHICS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF LOCAL RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEES IN MEXICO

Abstract

This study provides a valuable insight into how these LRECs understand the ethical review process. The emphasis of the committees was on rules, regulations, improving research methodology and research training, rather than a focus on efforts to protect the rights and well being of research subjects. The results encourage further normative and descriptive lines of investigation concerning education and the development of LRECs.