Applied Ethics Flashcards

1
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Define ethics.

A

Right/wrong

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2
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Define morals.

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How people behave.

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3
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What are the two theories of ethics?

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  1. Deontology: judges based on what is wrong

2. Consequentialism: based on effects of actions on individuals

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4
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What are research ethics boards?

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  • Independent, multidisciplinary teams review research proposals for ethical acceptability according to TCPS (certain principles)
    —- Specific composition
    —- Review process
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5
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Define privacy.

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Individuals’ right to control personal data and information about themselves.

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6
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Define confidentiality.

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Researchers obligation to safeguard and protect information participants provide.

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7
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Name 3 types of misconduct in health research.

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  1. Fabrication
  2. Falsification
  3. Plagiarism:
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8
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Define conflict of interest.

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A professional judgement.

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