Ethics

Question 1

What ethical issues are there? (6)

Answer 1

1. Informed consent
2. Deception
3. Right to withdraw
4. Protection from harm
5. Confidentiality
6. Privacy

Question 2

How to deal with informed consent

Answer 2

1. Prior information about the study, then explicit consent
2. Under 16 consent from guardian

Question 3

How to deal with deception

Answer 3

1. Debrief
2. In consent form: possible level of deception

Question 4

How to deal with protection from harm

Answer 4

1. Make participants aware that they can withdraw from the study
2. Researcher should spot signs of distress
3. Gather info about potential risk factors