Ethics in Psychopharmacological Research
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This paper raises some of the ethical issues that have become relevant as academia has increasingly relied upon a greater proportion of industry sponsorship for research. First, we must acknowledge, discuss and declare the appearance of conflict of interest, taking care not to fuel a public perception of bias. Researchers must be guaranteed academic freedom and professional autonomy, and contracts with undue confidentiality clauses should be avoided. Scrutiny by Research Ethics Boards (REBs) and standardization of policies in university departments and scientific journals help guide and regulate this potentially dangerous interface. Résumé : Éthique de la recherche psychopharmacologique Cet article soulève certaines questions éthiques devenues pertinentes parce que les universités se fient de plus en plus à une proportion accrue de commandite de l’industrie pour la recherche. D’abord, nous devons reconnaître, discuter et déclarer l’apparence d’un conflit d’intérêts, en prenant garde de ne pas alimenter la perception publique d’un biais. Il faut garantir aux chercheurs la liberté universitaire et l’autonomie professionnelle, et éviter les contrats aux dispositions de confidentialité abusives. L’examen par le Comité d’éthique pour la recherche (CER) ainsi que la normalisation des politiques dans les départements universitaires et les revues scientifiques contribuent à orienter et à régulariser cette interface éventuellement dangereuse.
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