TY - JOUR T1 - Quality improvement projects and research review JF - Journal of Medical Ethics JO - J Med Ethics SP - 394 LP - 394 VL - 30 IS - 4 A2 - , Y1 - 2004/08/01 UR - http://jme.bmj.com/content/30/4/394.abstract N2 - Seeking to improve service by audit or quality improvement projects is a continuous obligation for health care professionals. Putting obstacles in the way of such activities might lead to perpetuation of poor practices. Some quality improvement projects, however, may be fairly complex and the changes made may entail a possibility of harm to some patients. Such projects may be regarded as research and for the protection of patients they may be required to submit … ER -