Review standards

This section of the Iris Ethics Knowledge Base provides guidance for HREC members on the standards applied in reviewing research applications. It covers risk level assessment, consent adequacy, identification of concerns, and the requirements for consistent decision-making.

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Red flags and concerns

Common indicators of ethical concern in applications.

Consistency in decision-making

Ensuring decisions are consistent across similar proposals.

Review checklist

A structured checklist for reviewing applications.

Assessing risk levels

Guidance on risk level determination.

Assessing consent adequacy

Standards for assessing whether consent processes are adequate.