Are ethics committees retarding the improvement of health services in Australia?

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Medical Journal of AustraliaVolume 171, Issue 1 p. 51-51 Matter Arising Are ethics committees retarding the improvement of health services in Australia? First published: 01 July 1999 https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1999.tb123503.xAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract In the 4 January 1999 issue of the Journal, we published an article that criticised the current system of ethical review of research in this country. In this issue, Pearn (page 38) replies from the perspective of a chairman of an ethics committee, and correspondents (below), including the Chairman of the Australian Health Ethics Committee, point out that some reform processes are already under way. Volume171, Issue1July 1999Pages 51-51 RelatedInformation