Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is the driving force behind clinical research. It is the name given to a set of broad regulatory requirements, standards, and recommendations that apply to thousands of highly specific tasks, processes, and roles in the conduct of clinical research. The core aspect to bear in mind about GCP is that it is a set of practical standards that act as guidelines, and what are called best practices, to aid in the smooth conduct of clinical trials. They have branched out of the existing regulations, guidance, and industry standards and practices and are open to interpretation and individual understanding. Applying any particular GCP is left to the discretion of the professional undertaking it. There are hardly any regulations that are set in stone, for the simple reason that their application varies according to the situation. This presents the toughest challenge in implementing the GCP standards. There exists a disparity between the specific, detailed nature of...