Ethics (2) Flashcards
Conflict of interest
primary interest is compromised by a secondary interest such as personal gain
Nuremberg Code
set of research ethics principles for human experimentation
Thalidomide tragedy
drug effects on pregnant woman -> harm detected to late
Kefauver Hams Amendments
passed to the food, drug and cosmetic act to ensure greater drug safety
declaration of Helsinki
guidelines for medical research (1964)
Belmon report
includes basic standards that underline the conduct of any behavioral research involving human participants respect for person, beneficence and justice
respected people
treated as independent and autonomous individuals
assent
a child has affirmatively agreed to participate in a study
Informed consent
informing about the procedures and risks involved in research that ensures that all participants must give their consent
Voluntary participation
fully informed individuals have the right to decide wether or not participate
Beneficence
expected impact on a persons well-being that may result from participation in research
Justice
participation should be based on fairness and not circumstances. Not taking advantage of status
Deception
intentional use of false information in study procedures must justify the use on scientific grounds and be certain to provide complete debriefing about the actual nature
Debriefing
providing full information after test