Jessie's grandmother read about a medical study being conducted on senior citizens.She expresses an interest in the study but tells Jessie she has some concerns about whether or not the study will follow ethical protocol (Jessie's grandmother is familiar with the results of the Johns Hopkins study on asthma).Jessie tells her grandmother that a(n) _____ has been established to ensure protection of human subjects in research studies; therefore, she recommends her grandmother consider participating in the study.

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The Institutional Review Board (IRB) has been established to ensure that research studies involving human subjects follow ethical protocol and protect their rights and welfare. The Bill of Patient Rights and White House Special Commission are not specific entities tasked with reviewing and approving research studies. The term "Subject Review Panel" is not a commonly used term in the context of research ethics, and it is unclear what it refers to in this case.

Jessie's Grandmother Read About a Medical Study Being Conducted on Senior