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Original Articles

Ethical and practical challenges in implementing informed consent in HIV/AIDS clinical trials in developing or resource-limited countries

Obstacles moraux et pratiques rencontrés lors de l'application du consentement éclairé dans le cas des tests cliniques sur le VIH/SIDA dans les pays en voie de développement ou les pays à ressources limitées

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Pages 46-57 | Published online: 28 Feb 2012

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