Table 1 Summary of attributable risk and review levels for each PHO risk screening tool score
From: A risk screening tool for ethical appraisal of evidence-generating initiatives
Score | Description of risk Level | Review level |
|---|---|---|
0 | No risks identified | Archive |
RST catalogued by ethics office, projects receive periodic audit. | ||
1 | Activity appears to be very low risk. Alternatives to ethics board review may be appropriate. | Level 1 Delegated Review |
Delegated review by single reviewer; no completion of separate application form. | ||
2 | Activity appears to be minimal risk | Delegated ethics review |
Completion of full ethics review board application form required. | ||
Review completed by two or more ethics review board members. | ||
3 | Activity appears to be greater than minimal risk | Full board ethics review |
Completion of full ethics review board application form required. | ||
Review completed by full ethics review board. |