Most ethics committee (REC or IRB) forms consist, in large part, for making sure that potential risks are minimized and considered. The forms usually are less focused on potential positive impacts of the research. Why?

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Ethics committees focus on minimizing potential risks and ensuring that the proposed research is ethical. Assessing potential positive impacts of the research is not the primary responsibility of these committees. It is assumed that the proposer is an expert on the topic and is better equipped to judge potential positive impacts.

Most Ethics Committee (REC or IRB) Forms Consist, in Large