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The Protection of Human Subjects in Biomedical Experimentation

Dr. Nolan is Associate Professor, University of South Florida, College of Medicine, and Chairman, APTA Committee on Research

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The importance of research in the growth of any profession is beyond question. In physical therapy, the major goal of research activity is ultimately an improvement in the quality of patient care. In recent years, we have witnessed a significant increase in research efforts and productivity as evidenced by the growing number of physical therapists presenting papers at scientific meetings and contributing to the scholarly literature. This observation can only be interpreted as a significant and positive step in our individual and collective professional development.

Much of the research carried out by physical therapists is clinical in nature and involves the use of human subjects. It is important, therefore, for physical therapists involved in clinical research projects to recognize the ethical and legal rights of persons serving as subjects in these studies....

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