Ethical issues Flashcards
What is valid consent?
Participants are given comprehensive information concerning the nature and purpose of the research and their role in it, in order that they can make an informed decision about whether to participate.
What is deception?
A participant is not told the true aims of a study (e.g. what participation will involve) and thus cannot give valid consent.
What is Risk of harm?
During a research study, participants should not experience negative physical or psychological effects, such as physical injury, lowered self-esteem or embarrassment - beyond what would be normal for them to experience.
What is confidentiality?
Concerns to communication of personal information from one person to another, and the trust that the information will be protected.
