<p>For a description of the structure and functions of ethical committees&nbsp;see:</p>

<p>1) "Research ethics committees" (World Health Organization, pp. 11-15).</p>

<p>Available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.who.int/ethics/Ethics_basic_concepts_ENG.pdf">https://www.who.int/ethics/Ethics_basic_concepts_ENG.pdf</a></p>

<p>2) "Guide for Research Ethics Committee Members" (Council of Europe, pp. 15-26).</p>

<p>Available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coe.int/t/dg3/healthbioethic/activities/02_biomedical_research_en/Guide/Guide_EN.pdf">https://www.coe.int/t/dg3/healthbioethic/activities/02_biomedical_research_en/Guide/Guide_EN.pdf</a></p>
