Human Research Ethics CommitteeThe CYWHS Human Research Ethics Committee’s responsibilities are outlined in its Terms of Reference. The Committee has responsibility to review, and where appropriate, approve research or audit projects involving patients, patients’ families, patient tissue, patient information, and/or Children, Youth & Women’s Health Service (CYWHS) staff. Before commencing a project approval must be obtained from the CYWHS HREC. The Committee operates in accordance with the principles set out in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. The National Statement is produced by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC); for more information on the NHMRC visit their website at http://www.nhmrc.gov.au. For more information regarding submissions to the CYWHS HREC see the relevant link below:
CONTACTING THE CYWHS HRECEnquiries about the Committee or the submission of protocols/audits should be directed to the CYWHS HREC secretary Ms Brenda Penny or the Chair Dr Tamara Zutlevics. Ms Penny’s contact
Dr Zutlevics’ contact
LINKED HREC AND RELATED FORMS/DOCUMENTS
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