How Chinese clinicians face ethical and social challenges in fecal microbiota transplantation: a questionnaire study

How Chinese clinicians face ethical and social challenges in fecal microbiota transplantation: a questionnaire study

Abstract Background Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is reportedly the most effective therapy for relapsing Clostridium Difficile infection (CDI) and a potential therapeutic option for many diseases. It also poses important ethical concerns. This study is an attempt to assess clinicians’ perce...

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Main Authors: Yonghui Ma, Jinqiu Yang, Bota Cui, Hongzhi Xu, Chuanxing Xiao, Faming Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Fecal microbiota transplantation
Research ethics
Informed consent
Risk benefit evaluation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-017-0200-2

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