10) Research Governance

Question 1

Respect

Answer 1

• recogntion of intrinsic value
• regard for welfare, beliefs, perceptions, custom, heritage
• individual and collective
• respect privacy, confidentuality, cultural sensitivities
• empowering people to make own decision

Question 2

Research merit and integrity

Answer 2

• justifiable by potential benefit
• torough study of literature
• conducted and supervised by persons or teams with experience, qualification and competence

Question 3

Justice

Answer 3

• selection, exclusion and inclusion of participants is fair and acurately described
• no unfair burdun
• fair distribution of benefits
• no exploitation
• fair access to benefits of research

Question 4

Beneficience

Answer 4

• likely benefit must justify any risk of harm or discomfort
• likely benefit may be to participants, wider community or both
• minimise risk of harm
• clarify potential benefits and risks to participants
• researchers are responsible for the welfare of participants