Ethical Oversight Policy

"Frontiers in Healthcare Research" staunchly commits to ethical excellence, upholding the guidelines prescribed by the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Our Ethical Oversight Policy is structured as follows:

1. Adherence to Ethical Guidelines: Research involving human subjects must align with international ethical standards and secure necessary ethics committee approval.
2. Informed and Publication Consent: Consent must be obtained for both participation in research and the subsequent use of data in publications, especially when personal or potentially identifiable information is involved.
3. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Participant confidentiality is paramount, necessitating robust anonymization of personal data prior to publication.
4. Ethical Handling of Patient Data: Patient data must be used ethically, with clear justification and adherence to ethical board requirements, safeguarding patient rights.
5. Animal Research Ethics: Animal studies must demonstrate ethical treatment and have received all necessary approvals, respecting animal welfare guidelines.

Our policy reflects a dedication to safeguarding participant rights and maintaining the ethical integrity of the research we publish.