Basic Ethical Considerations in Research on Humans
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Which ethical concern arises in public health research when the best interests of a population conflict with the preferences of certain individuals?

  • Protection of vulnerable populations
  • Respect for individual autonomy (correct)
  • Risk-benefit analysis
  • Issues of anonymity
  • In public health research, what is the primary focus when distinguishing itself from medicine?

  • Cures and individuals
  • Individuals and treatments
  • Prevention and cures
  • Populations and prevention (correct)
  • When conducting research involving populations, which principle should be considered regarding any risks posed to participants?

  • Balancing risks against societal benefits (correct)
  • Prioritizing community preferences
  • Minimizing risks without regard to benefits
  • Maximizing benefits to individuals
  • Which ethical dilemma may arise in public health studies where populations are the unit of analysis?

    <p>Balancing community interests with individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential ethical issue when considering the right to privacy in public health research on infectious diseases?

    <p>Protecting community welfare over individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When conducting research on vulnerable populations, which ethical principle is important in ensuring their protection?

    <p>Beneficence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common ethical concern when conducting research involving minors?

    <p>Respecting their autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The best interests of a population or community as a whole are at odds with the preferences of some members of the community' reflects an ethical dilemma related to:

    <p>'The principle of justice'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Any risk to participants in a study is to be weighed against the benefits that the study will bring to greater society' illustrates the importance of:

    <p>'Balancing individual interests with community welfare'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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