Structured Ethical Review for Wastewater-Based Testing.
Devin A Bowes1,2, Amanda Darling3, Erin M Driver1
1Biodesign Center for Environmental Health Engineering, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, 1001 S. McAllister Ave, Tempe, AZ, 85287.
Wastewater-based testing (WBT) lacks standardized ethical review, potentially harming professionals and communities. A new framework aims to improve ethical considerations and data safeguards in WBT for SARS-CoV-2 monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Environmental Science
- Bioethics
Background:
- Wastewater-based testing (WBT) for SARS-CoV-2 offers comprehensive disease prevalence data independent of clinical testing.
- The rapid expansion of WBT has blurred lines between research and public health goals, highlighting a need for ethical frameworks.
- Current WBT practices lack standardized ethical review and data management, posing risks to professionals and communities.
Conclusions:
- A systematic framework is hypothesized to improve communication of ethical considerations in WBT.
- Consistent application of standardized ethical review will foster critical evaluation and updating of WBT approaches.
- This will help align WBT practices with the concerns of both practitioners and monitored communities.
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