18 Questions
What is the term used to describe the manipulation of research material, process, reports, or results?
Fabrication
Which of the following acts involves the use of fake or 'made-up' data?
Fabrication
What is the term for the use of another person's work without proper attribution?
Plagiarism
Which of the following statements best describes confidentiality in healthcare research?
Confidentiality arises from sharing private information in confidence with another party.
What does HIPAA stand for in healthcare research?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Which title of HIPAA addresses privacy standards and security standards?
Title II
In healthcare research, what does 'privacy' refer to?
The right to be let alone
'Preempted' means that state laws protecting health information privacy will:
Be overridden by federal laws like HIPAA
'Disclosure' in healthcare research refers to:
The dissemination of information outside an organization
What is considered a breach under HIPAA?
Unauthorized acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of PHI that compromises the security or privacy of such information
When must affected individuals be notified in case of a breach as per HIPAA regulations?
Without unreasonable delay and no more than 60 days from when first known or should have known
Under what circumstances is media used to notify the public about a breach of PHI?
When 500 or more individuals are affected
What is the purpose of HIPAA's Breach Notification rule?
To ensure timely notification of individuals in case of a breach of their PHI
Which type of patent application is the most common with the U.S. Patent Office?
Utility Patents
What is the main characteristic of utility patents?
They protect new and useful processes, machines, articles of manufacture, and compositions of matter
Which category of patents involves protecting the aesthetic appearance of an object rather than its functionality?
Design Patents
In what context would fair use be applicable?
Critiquing or commenting on a copyrighted work for educational purposes
Which type of patent typically protects new and distinct varieties of plants?
Plant Patents
Explore the key concepts of research ethics, data privacy, intellectual property, and conflict of interest in the context of research methods. Learn about common types of conflicts of interest and best practices to mitigate them.
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