Good Clinical Practice Guidelines

Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (India)

The history of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) statute traces back to one of the oldest enduring traditions in the history of medicine: The Hippocratic Oath. As the guiding ethical code it is primarily known for its edict to do no harm to the patient. However, the complexities of modern medicine research necessitate a more elaborate set of guidelines that address a Physician’s Ethical and scientific responsibilities such as obtaining informed consent or disclosing risk while involved in biomedical research..



http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/APCITY/UNPAN009867.pdf