Ethical Decision‐Making Flashcards
Why is effective ethical decision-making crucial for kinesiology professionals?
Effective ethical decision-making is crucial for kinesiology professionals to navigate situations requiring ethical action where mutually exclusive actions are faced.
How is an “ethical dilemma” defined in the context of kinesiology?
An “ethical dilemma” in kinesiology refers to a situation requiring ethical action where professionals face mutually exclusive actions.
What is the view of ethics in the context of research, and how is it approached as an ongoing process?
Ethics in research is viewed as an ongoing process covering research planning, data generation, analysis, and knowledge translation, and is synonymous with respect.
What are the three core principles guiding the TCPS 2 ethics policies in Canada?
The three core principles are Respect for Persons, Concern for Welfare, and Justice.
Name the seven ethical principles in research.
The seven ethical principles are Do No Harm, Ensure Privacy, Obtain Voluntary and Informed Consent, Get Permission, Avoid Sponsorship and Suppression, Prevent Misrepresentation, and Ensure the Safety of Researchers.
How are ethical principles embedded in research, and what binds researchers?
Ethical principles are embedded in legislation, regulations, and codes of conduct. Researchers are bound by international treaties, government laws, regulations, and institutional procedures.
What is the role of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in ethical research?
The IRB is responsible for reviewing safety, participant selection, informed consent, and methodology. It monitors research on vulnerable populations and conducts three levels of review: Exempt, Expedited, and Full Review.
Define the dimensions of privacy in research.
Dimensions of privacy include the sensitivity of information (e.g., name vs. medical history), the setting where data is collected (e.g., home vs. clinic), and the dissemination of information (e.g., matching personal information to identity).
What are the safeguards in research regarding participant identity?
Safeguards include Anonymity, which involves separating data from individual identity using codes, and Confidentiality, where only the researcher knows participant details and results are not revealed publicly.
What is the Personal Health Information Privacy Act (PHIPA) intended to achieve?
PHIPA aims to protect confidentiality, improve care, provide information, support reforms, balance sharing with privacy, achieve system integration, and enable health tech benefits.
Who are the custodians of data under PHIPA, and what are researchers’ roles as “agents”?
Custodians of data under PHIPA are hospitals, CHCs, labs, and healthcare providers. Researchers, as “agents,” must protect data and adhere to custodian rules.
What guiding principles are recommended for research involving Indigenous Peoples?
Guiding principles include addressing critical inquiry without requiring community engagement, subjecting secondary data analysis to ethics review, and addressing intellectual property, data interpretation, and results dissemination before research commencement.
