Abstract
The knowledge on recent advances in research ethics is mandatory for the forensic community comprising mainly forensic pathologists, forensic scientists and members from the legal fraternity who support the smooth functioning of the medico-legal system. A revisit to the recent developments in medical ethics and understanding the implications towards forensic research would keep Sri Lanka in equal platform with other countries. The main objective of this paper is to revisit the recent developments in medical ethics and to understand the ethical principles applied in forensic research. The review article briefly explores the ethical aspects of research involving clinical patients, research involving dead bodies and skeletons, laboratory investigations in research and publications of research findings. The existing ethical norms in research practice had evolved over a long period of times. The sound knowledge of the internationally accepted ethical principles would make sure forensic researches are developed according to the accepted standards and be more scientifically valid.
Highlights
The knowledge on recent advances in research ethics is mandatory for a country like Sri Lanka which profess high literacy rate
The ethical norms are interpreted by diverse group of individuals who perceive and make decisions which may result in conflicts. [1, 2] Medical ethics is a collection of moral principles that applies values and better judgments to the practice of medicine and it can be applied in research involving medico-legal cases. [3]
This paper aims to provide a background on the ethical principles involved in research by selectively revisiting the literature and applying those ethical norms to forensic research
Summary
The knowledge on recent advances in research ethics is mandatory for a country like Sri Lanka which profess high literacy rate. A revisit to the recent developments in medical ethics and understanding the implications towards forensic research would keep Sri Lanka in equal platform with other countries. [1, 2] Medical ethics is a collection of moral principles that applies values and better judgments to the practice of medicine and it can be applied in research involving medico-legal cases. There is always a legal impediment bordering the patients which plays a significant role when it comes to decision making of an individual. These circumstances create important ramifications in informed consent and disclosure of information. The authors are more interested in approaching the Sri Lankan forensic community
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