Good epidemiological practice

Guideline from the year 2004 which was revised in 2018 to ensure a scientific standard. Through GEP, ethical and moral standards are established, quality in epidemiological studies (NIS) is raised and the validity of research results is strived for. The aim is also to avert fraud and establish public confidence.

GEP comprises 11 guidelines and recommendations on the following topics: ethics, research question, observation plan, sample database, quality assurance, evaluation, data protection, contractual framework, interpretation and public health.

1. https://www.dgepi.de/berichte-und-publikationen/leitlinien-und-empfehlungen.html