In medicine, GCP stands for Good Clinical Practice. It is an international ethical and academic standard for the design, conduct, documentation, and reporting of results in human trials or research.
Key principles of GCP:
- Protection of volunteers: Prioritizing the rights, safety, and well-being of trial participants.
- Reliability of data: Ensuring the accuracy and transparency of data, trial results, and scientific evidence.
- International standards: Following the guidelines of the ICH (International Council for Harmonisation) to ensure research is accepted globally.