VA Research: System for Protecting Human Subjects Needs Improvement

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system for protecting the rights and welfare of veterans who volunteer to participate in research at VA medical centers.

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Chuck Young

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Topics

Veterans

Health research programsMedical researchResearch program managementSafety regulationSafety standardsVeteransHealth centersInvestment Review BoardHuman subjects researchHealth care centers