Using patient-identifiable data for observational research and audit

Editorial

R Al-Shahi et al. BMJ. 2000.

. 2000 Oct 28;321(7268):1031-2.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.321.7268.1031.

No abstract available

Comment in

Using patient identifiable data without consent. Integrity of communicable disease surveillance is important patient care.
Evans B, Ramsay CN. Evans B, et al. BMJ. 2001 Apr 7;322(7290):859. BMJ. 2001. PMID: 11290626 No abstract available.
Using patient identifiable data without consent. Obtaining individual consent may hinder studies.
Cox P. Cox P. BMJ. 2001 Apr 7;322(7290):858; author reply 859. BMJ. 2001. PMID: 11290656 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Using patient identifiable data without consent. Argument for consent may invalidate research and stigmatise some patients.
Roberts L, Wilson S. Roberts L, et al. BMJ. 2001 Apr 7;322(7290):858; author reply 859. BMJ. 2001. PMID: 11290657 No abstract available.
GMC's guidance may inhibit research.
Leslie SJ, Webb DJ. Leslie SJ, et al. BMJ. 2001 Jun 30;322(7302):1601-2. BMJ. 2001. PMID: 11458899 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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