Ethical Challenges of Clinical Research in Babies
Explore the ethical complexities of conducting clinical research in neonatal intensive care units in this 21-minute video lecture by Dr. Benjamin Wilfond, Director at the Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics at Seattle Children's Hospital. Delve into the importance of research standardization, the process of obtaining informed consent, and the eight ethical benchmarks crucial for clinical research. Examine the contexts of randomized clinical trials and their real-world applications in neonatal care. Gain valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by researchers and healthcare professionals when studying vulnerable newborn populations. Originally published on September 19, 2019, this educational content is part of OPENPediatrics, an interactive digital learning platform sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies.