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What is the Belmont Report?
This document identified 3 basic ethical principles to address ethical issues regarding the conduct of research
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What is Justice?
This principle stresses the idea that the burdens and benefits of research should be fair and just.
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What is the risk-benefit ratio?
This assessment requires IRBs to consider the possible harms or benefits associated with subject participation in research. The goal is to maximize benefit whenever possible.
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What is the Tuskegee Experiment?
This 40- year experiment in Alabama prompted the creation of the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects.
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What is Respect for Persons?
This principle asserts that individuals should be treated as autonomous agents who are able to make their own decision regarding their involvement in research.
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What is equitable selection of subjects?
Researchers should be fair and just when selecting subjects to avoid unethically placing the burden of harm on disadvantaged or vulnerable populations.
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What is the Nuremberg Code?
Created as a result of war crimes committed during WWII, this code of ethics was the first international document which advocated voluntary participation and informed consent.
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What is Beneficence?
This principle asserts the idea that researchers must put forth effort to secure the well-being of participants.
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What is Informed Consent?
This ensures individuals are able to voluntarily agree or disagree to take part in research. Information should be provided in a clear and accurate manner that describes all research procedures, costs, risks, etc.
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