10 Questions
Which principle focuses on the belief that individuals should be allowed to make autonomous decisions about their participation in research?
Respect for persons
What is one of the purposes of the informed consent sheet in research studies?
To inform participants of potential risks and provide contact info
Which ethical guideline suggests that the costs and benefits of research should be distributed equally among the population?
Justice
What is the main reason deception should be avoided in research studies?
To prevent harm and maintain trust
Informed consent requires participants to have an understanding of?
The potential risks involved in the research
What is the primary purpose of debriefing participants in a study?
To explain the true nature of the study and its expected results
Why is it important for data to remain confidential in research studies?
To protect the identity and privacy of participants
What responsibility does a researcher have if a study results in undesirable consequences for a participant?
Detect and correct any undesirable consequences for the participant
Which ethical principle states that the rights and well-being of participants must be weighed against the study’s value to science?
Beneficence
Why was Andrew Wakefield's original 1998 study discredited?
Due to conflicts of interest and loss of medical license
Study Notes
Research Ethics
- Autonomy: a principle that emphasizes individuals' right to make autonomous decisions about their participation in research.
- Informed Consent: a crucial aspect of research studies, with one of its primary purposes being to ensure participants understand the risks and benefits involved.
- Justice: an ethical guideline that suggests the costs and benefits of research should be distributed equally among the population.
Participant Rights
- Informed Consent Requirements: participants must have comprehension of the research's purpose, risks, benefits, and their rights.
- Debriefing: the primary purpose is to provide participants with a thorough explanation of the study's purpose and outcomes after the experiment.
- Confidentiality: it is essential for data to remain confidential in research studies to protect participants' privacy and maintain trust.
Researcher Responsibilities
- Responsibility in Case of Undesirable Consequences: if a study results in undesirable consequences for a participant, the researcher is responsible for addressing and mitigating these consequences.
- Ethical Principle: the rights and well-being of participants must be weighed against the study's value to science.
Ethical Violations
- Andrew Wakefield's Study: his original 1998 study was discredited due to unethical practices and misinformation.
Explore the key principles outlined in the Belmont Report, including the principle of respect for persons. Test your knowledge on informed consent and ethical guidelines for protecting human subjects in research.
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