Ethical Aspects of Nursing

Question 1

What are the key principles that were created in the Nuremberg Code?

Answer 1

Voluntary consent
Results for greater good of society, benefits exceed risks
Avoid physical/mental suffering
Subjects able to end participation at any time
Scientists end experiments when injury, disability or death likely

Question 2

What did the declaration of Helsinki mainly establish?

Answer 2

Focus more on the individuals and no longer “for the greater good”
Adherences to scientific standards, Research Ethics Board oversight and approval
Guidance on informed consent and vulnerable groups

Question 3

The Tri-Council Policy focuses on three core principles. What are they?

Answer 3

Respect for persons
Respect for concern for welfare
Respect for justice

Question 4

What constitutes informed consent?

4 things

Answer 4

Consent shall be given voluntarily
Consent shall be informed
Consent shall be an ongoing process
Incidental findings must be disclosed
Consent shall precede collection of or access to research data

Question 5

What are the procedures for protecting study participants?

Answer 5

Risk-benefits assessments
Free and informed consent
Confidentiality and privacy procedures
Treatment of vulnerable groups
Institutional Review Boards and external review