Useful research links
There are a number of organisations that can provide advice and support for members considering, or currently undertaking, research.
The College's research principles: the principles all College members undertaking research are expected to follow, in addition to other relevant standards and legislation.
Health Research Authority: information about and process for applying for ethical approval for research projects.
International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number registry: clinical trial registry that provides information about registered trials and the unique identification number necessary for publication.
COPAC: provides access to some of the largest university research libraries in the UK and Ireland.
PubMED.com: a database of articles with abstracts from biomedical journals.
NICE journals and databases: portal for evidence relevant to health and social care professionals.
NIHR: the National Institute for Health Research, funded through the Department of Health, supports research undertaken in the NHS.
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