Table 1:
Characteristics that make research deserving of the public’s trust
Characteristic | Explanation |
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Disseminated research results are reliable | The purpose of biomedical research, like all scientific research, is to advance understanding of the natural world. |
Research creates increased social value | The desire for greater human well-being and improved health care steers public and other resources to the biomedical research community. |
Research is conducted ethically | There are international norms and standards regarding the use and treatment of animals and humans that should be observed in the conduct of biomedical research. |