Justification is 'minimal risk' so that re "One example includes the analysis of a retrospective records review; before the new rule, such a study required informed consent from the patients whose data were being studied. By being able to dig into such information, these researchers and the FDA argue they may be able to make medical advancements without sacrificing patient safety or rights."
- we no longer have the right to privacy of our medical records? They can just 'dig into' whatever they want?
Justification is 'minimal risk' so that re "One example includes the analysis of a retrospective records review; before the new rule, such a study required informed consent from the patients whose data were being studied. By being able to dig into such information, these researchers and the FDA argue they may be able to make medical advancements without sacrificing patient safety or rights."
- we no longer have the right to privacy of our medical records? They can just 'dig into' whatever they want?
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