2001
DOI: 10.1002/pds.630
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Ethical issues in pharmacoepidemiological research in Belgium

Abstract: The existing juridical vacuum has not really impeded pharmacoepidemiological research.

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“…Along with the questionnaire, we sent an anonymous patient file with some demographic data allowing the physicians to identify the patient. A complex mailing procedure, approved by the Belgian National Disciplinary Board of Physicians and supervised by a legal attorney, was followed to ensure the anonymity of both physician and patient, and to increase the response rate (Verstraeten et al. 2001).…”
Section: Ethical Considerationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Along with the questionnaire, we sent an anonymous patient file with some demographic data allowing the physicians to identify the patient. A complex mailing procedure, approved by the Belgian National Disciplinary Board of Physicians and supervised by a legal attorney, was followed to ensure the anonymity of both physician and patient, and to increase the response rate (Verstraeten et al. 2001).…”
Section: Ethical Considerationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The procedure was described in detail in a methodological comment on confidentiality issues. 21 A questionnaire was sent to the physicians who had certified the sampled deaths. In this questionnaire, the terms 'euthanasia' and 'physician assisted suicide' were not used, because these terms often have emotional and value connotations.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…En cas de non-réponse, on a envoyé au médecin jusqu'à trois rappels. On a demandé expressément à tous les médecins de renvoyer le questionnaire de façon parfaitement anonyme et, pour assurer l'anonymat le plus complet de tous les patients et médecins impliqués, on a recouru à une procédure de postage complexe qui prévoyait l'intervention d'un avocat (Verstraeten, Vander Stichele et Deliens, 2001). …”
Section: Protocole De Rechercheunclassified