Abuses and apologies: irresponsible conduct of human subjects research in Latin America

J Law Med Ethics. 2013 Spring;41(1):353-68. doi: 10.1111/jlme.12025.

Abstract

This paper explores the vulnerability of Latin American human subjects, and how their vulnerability is ignored due to the complexities and inconsistencies of oversight committees and institutional policies. Secondly, the concept of apology is examined and its meaning to victims of past research abuses.

MeSH terms

  • Human Experimentation / ethics*
  • Human Rights Abuses / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • International Cooperation*
  • Latin America
  • Social Responsibility*
  • United States
  • Vulnerable Populations