TY - JOUR T1 - In the lion's den? Experiences of interaction with research ethics committees JF - Journal of Medical Ethics JO - J Med Ethics SP - 224 LP - 227 DO - 10.1136/medethics-2011-100124 VL - 38 IS - 4 AU - Elizabeth Fistein AU - Sally Quilligan Y1 - 2012/04/01 UR - http://jme.bmj.com/content/38/4/224.abstract N2 - Research ethics review is an important process, designed to protect participants in medical research. However, it is increasingly criticised for failing to meet its aims. Here, two researchers reflect on their experiences of applying for ethical approval of observational research in clinical settings. They highlight some problems faced by reviewers and researchers and propose a two-stage ethical review process that would alert researchers to the committee's concerns and allow them to give a more considered response. ER -