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Comment
. 2013;18(3):242-4.
doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2013-0014. Epub 2013 Mar 1.

Upholding the principles of autonomy, beneficence, and justice in phase I clinical trials

Taofeek K Owonikoko  1
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Upholding the principles of autonomy, beneficence, and justice in phase I clinical trials

Taofeek K Owonikoko. Oncologist. 2013.

Abstract

This commentary discusses the importance of maintaining the three core principles of autonomy, beneficence, and justice in phase I clinical trials.

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