Ethical issues and guidelines

Question 1

Issue 1

Answer 1

Lack of informed consent - must fully gain informed consent from p’s.

Question 2

How to deal with issue 1

Answer 2

• Make sure p’s are aware of what could happen
• Tell p’s the full aims of the research
• Make sure p’s can withdraw at any time

Question 3

Issue 2

Answer 3

Failure to protect from Psychological/Physical harm

Question 4

How to deal with issue 2

Answer 4

if harm is severe, counseling should be considered.
Medical team must be on hand

Question 5

Issue 3

Answer 5

Failure to keep confidentiality

Question 6

How to deal with issue 3

Answer 6

Results will be assigned to each p by number, not ask personal details about p’s