Provides second opinions for an applicant or an ethics committee, on a proposal that has been submitted for ethical review to an accredited ethics committee. Provides independent comment on ethical problems that may in health research. National Ethics Advisory Committee (NEAC) Established under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. Members are appointed by the Minister of Health. Provides advice to the Minister of Health on ethical issues in health services and research. Determines national ethical standards across the health and disability sector. Standing Committee on Therapeutic Trials Established by the HRC. recommendations to the Director-General of Health on whether or not clinical trials that involve the use of a new medicine should be approved. Assesses whether or not the proposed clinical of a medicine will provide clinically and scientifically useful information, particularly in relation to the safety and efficacy of the agent. Assesses the ability of the triallists to conduct the and attempts to improve design and the quality of clinical pharmacological research.
Te Ara Tika Guidelines for Māori Research Ethics: A framework for researchers and ethics committee members The Pūtairoa Writing Group, Health Research Council This document outlines a framework for addressing Māori ethical issues within the context of decision-making by ethics committee members. It draws on a foundation of tikanga Māori (Māori protocols and practices) and will be useful for researchers, ethics committee members and those who engage in consultation or advice about Māori ethical issues from a local, regional, national, and/or international perspective. Pacific Health Research Guidelines (2014) Pacific Health Research Committee, Health Research Council These guidelines build on the principles outlined in the HRC's Guidelines on Pacific Health Research (2005), and address some of the fundamental issues relating to contemporary Pacific health research in an evolving global environment. Researched Medicines Industry Guidelines on Clinical Trials Compensation for Injury Resulting From Participation in an Industry-Sponsored Clinical (2008) Researched Medicines Industry Association of New Zealand Inc. These guidelines outline principles for compensation for injury caused by participation in clinical trials. They are aimed at companies sponsoring clinical trials. International guidelines Declaration of Helsinki: Ethical principles for medical research World Medical Association The Declaration of Helsinki is a statement of ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects, including research on identifiable human material and data. It is primarily aimed at physicians but the World Medical
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 The Bill of Rights Act sets out the rights and fundamental freedoms of anyone subject to New Zealand law. The Bill of Rights applies to a person being physically involved in research (as opposed to using their health information). the Act every person has the right not to be subject to medical or scientific experimentation without that person’s consent (section 10) and everyone has the right to refuse to undergo any medical treatment (section 11). Privacy Act 1993 The Privacy Act regulates how public and private sector agencies may collect, hold, use and disclose personal information about identifiable individuals. The Act specifies 12 information privacy principles. In particular, principle 5 governs the way personal information is stored and principle 11 places restrictions on how people and organisations can disclose personal information. Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act provides for the protection and promotion of the personal and property rights of those who are no longer fully able to manage their own affairs. The Act permits a welfare guardian to consent on behalf of a person without capacity to take part in research that is conducted for the purpose of saving their life or preventing serious damage to that person’s health (section 18).