Ethics

Question 1

• Belmont principles? (3)
• IRB responsibilities? (5)
• Criteria for approval? (3) Also when appropriate? (3) Which Belmont principle does each apply to?

Answer 1

1. ) Respect for persons = respect for autonomous decisions 2.) Beneficance = societal benefits outweigh potential harms 3.) Justice = Fair sharing of benefits and burdens; avoid exploitation
   - Evaluate risks; evaluate benefits; equitable subject selection; safety; informed consent
2. ) Minimized risk (B)
3. ) Risk reasonable compared to benefits (B)
4. ) Selection is equitable (J)
5. ) Informed Consent (R)
6. ) Informed consent properly documented (R)
7. ) Data collection ensured for patient safety (B)
8. ) Privacy (R)
9. ) Increased safe guards for vulnerable populations (J) (R)