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What did The National Research Act of 1974 require?

  • Establish a National Commission.
  • Ban all research involving human subjects.
  • Create new ethical guidelines for human subjects.
  • All federal agencies have the same regulations governing human subjects research. (correct)

What did The National Research Act of 1974 establish?

The National Commission

What was the purpose of the National Commission established by The National Research Act of 1974?

To identify guidelines, ethical principles, and regulations for human subjects research.

45 CFR 46 raised the US Public Health Service policy of 1966 to regulatory status.

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What principle is informed consent an application of?

<p>Respect for Persons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does respecting individuals in the context of research involve?

<p>Informed consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Nuremberg Code included requirements for voluntary consent of subjects.

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Which event brought increased public attention to the problems with the IRB system?

<p>Death of Research Subject (Jesse Gelsinger) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the results of the Beecher article?

<p>Established the National Commission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the use of prisoners in research a concern under the Belmont principle of Justice?

<p>Because prisoners may be used to conduct research that only benefits the larger society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the Nuremberg Code?

<p>Informed consent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Belmont Principle of Justice require?

<p>Equitable distribution of both the benefits and burdens of research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What realization came from the Beecher article?

<p>Ethical abuses are not limited to the Nazi regime. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary result of the Beecher article?

<p>To expose ethical abuses occurring in research involving human subjects in the US.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

National Research Act of 1974 requirement?

Requires all federal agencies to have the same regulations governing human subjects research.

Purpose of the National Commission?

Established to identify guidelines, ethical principles, and regulations for research involving human subjects.

45 CFR 46 regulatory status?

True. 45 CFR 46 elevated the US Public Health Service policy of 1966 to regulatory status.

Informed consent reflects which principle?

Respect for Persons. This involves acknowledging autonomy and protecting those with diminished autonomy.

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Nuremberg Code include?

Voluntary consent of subjects. The code emphasizes the importance of individuals willingly agreeing to participate in research.

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Event increased public attention to IRB issues?

Death of Research Subject (Jesse Gelsinger). This particular event resulted in increased public attention regarding the problems associated with the IRB system.

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Result of the Beecher article?

Established the National Commission. The article highlighted ethical breaches in research.

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Prisoners in research: Justice concern?

Prisoners may be used to conduct research that only benefits the larger society.

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Belmont Principle of Justice requires?

Equitable distribution of both the benefits and burdens of research.

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Beecher article realization?

Ethical abuses are not limited to the Nazi regime; they could occur anywhere.

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Primary result of the Beecher article?

Expose ethical abuses occurring in research involving human subjects in the US.

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Study Notes

National Research Act of 1974

  • Required uniform regulations across federal agencies for human subjects research.
  • Established the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research.
  • Resulted in guidelines and ethical principles from the National Commission’s deliberations.

45 CFR 46

  • Raised the US Public Health Service policy on clinical research and human investigation to regulatory status in 1974.
  • Represents a pivotal moment in formalizing ethical standards for research involving humans.
  • Connected to the Belmont principle of Respect for Persons, emphasizing individual autonomy in research participation.
  • Implemented through the informed consent process, ensuring participants are fully aware of their rights and the nature of the research.

Nuremberg Code

  • Mandated voluntary consent from research subjects, focusing on ethical treatment in research.
  • Emphasized that ethical concerns extend beyond historical atrocities and are relevant in contemporary research practices.

Jesse Gelsinger Case

  • His death during a research study highlighted significant issues within the Institutional Review Board (IRB) system.
  • Triggered public discourse and scrutiny regarding the oversight and ethics in human subjects research.

Beecher Article Impact

  • Resulted in the recognition of widespread ethical abuses in US research, not confined to historical cases like the Nazi regime.
  • Led to the establishment of the National Commission, reinforcing the need for ethical oversight in research practices.

Belmont Principle of Justice

  • Advocates for fair distribution of research benefits and burdens, emphasizing that vulnerable populations, such as prisoners, should not face disproportionate risks.
  • Highlights the ethical requirement that research should benefit the participating population, not only the broader society.

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