Discussion on whether ethics committee should serve as the review subject of compassionate drug use / 中国医学伦理学

ABSTRACT

Under the premise that the relevant laws and regulations in China do not specify the review subject of compassionate drug use,it is controversial who should bear the responsibility for the review and approval.This paper summarized and elaborated on the characteristics of compassionate drug use,and discussed the responsibilities,professionalism,and necessity of review of the ethics committee.It is believed that the ethics committee should serve as the review subject of compassionate drug use,and focus on doctor qualifications,risk-benefit ratio,informed consent forms,and conflicts of interest.