The European Union Good Clinical Practice Directive

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The European Union Good Clinical Practice Directive

What is this about?

The Good Clinical Practice Directive of the European Union, published in 2005, sets down detailed guidelines and principles for the conduct of good clinical practice, as this regards investigational medical products for human use, and their manufacture and importation.

Why is this important?

Having strong guidelines for the conduct of good clinical practice is important for conducting medical research with integrity, and in such a way that the privacy and autonomy of patients and subjects is respected.

For whom is this important?

Clinical researchersmedical researchers

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