Belmont Report Flashcards
1
Q
Which 3 fundamental ethics principles that are the basis for the Belmont report?
A
1) Justice
2) Respect for persons
3) Beneficence
2
Q
Who wrote the Belmont Report?
A
National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research
3
Q
What are the principles behind ‘Respect for Persons’?
A
- Individuals should be treated as autonomous agents
- Demands that subjects enter into research voluntarily and with adequate information
- Persons with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection
4
Q
What are the principles behind ‘Beneficence’?
A
- Do not harm
- Maximize possible benefits and minimize possible harm
5
Q
What are the principles behind ‘Justice’? (3)
A
- Who should bear the burden of participating vs. who should receive the benefits
- Research should not unduly involve persons from groups unlikely to be among the beneficiary of subsequent applications of the research
6
Q
How does the Belmont Report’s ‘Principle of Respect for Persons’ apply to research?
A
ICF
7
Q
How does the Belmont Report’s ‘Principles of Beneficence’ apply to research?
A
Risks vs. Benefits Assessments
