Ethics Flashcards
1
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What are the four points of the Georgetown mantra?
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Autonomy- Respecting the patients’ right to decide.
Beneficence- To act for the benefit of the patient
Non- maleficence- To prevent harm coming to a patient
Justice- The impact of the decision on others.
2
Q
Explain Kantianism.
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The end does not always justify the means: It doesn’t matter how amazing the end goal would be. If it takes suffering to reach it, it is never worth it.
3
Q
Utilitarianism
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Maximum happiness principle- It doesn’t matter what the method is if the end goal will have a greater impact.
4
Q
What are important ethical points to make in research.
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Seeking consent Collecting sensitive information Maintaining confidentiality Provision of incentives What will be the effect of provision/ deprivation of treatment Image manipulation versus enhancement Data fabrication Unnecessary exposure How are participants identified Unforeseen effects
5
Q
What are important ethical points in publication?
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Publication bias Redundant publication Ghost writing Image manipulation Authorship
6
Q
What documents are required for an ethics form?
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A list of research documents Ethics application form Participant information sheet and consent form Short CV A data protection assessment.
