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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?
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?
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?
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?
Which ethical dilemma may arise in public health studies where populations are the unit of analysis?
What is a potential ethical issue when considering the right to privacy in public health research on infectious diseases?
What is a potential ethical issue when considering the right to privacy in public health research on infectious diseases?
When conducting research on vulnerable populations, which ethical principle is important in ensuring their protection?
When conducting research on vulnerable populations, which ethical principle is important in ensuring their protection?
What is a common ethical concern when conducting research involving minors?
What is a common ethical concern when conducting research involving minors?
'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:
'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:
'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:
'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:
