Table 4 Challenges to the capacity of National Ethics Committees to perform its duties (n = 15)
From: Capacity mapping of national ethics committees in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Challenges | Numbers of RECs reporting challenge (%) |
|---|---|
The need to develop appropriate national ethical guidelines | 86% (13/15) |
Lack of training for members in medical ethics | 67% (10/15) |
Lack of ongoing training in medical ethics | 73% (11/15) |
Inadequate ability to monitor approved protocols | 60% (9/15) |