Ethics in Research Flashcards
Examples of Unethical Practices in Research
- Nazi experiments during WWII
- Tuskegee Syphilis Study
History of Ethical guidelines
- Nuremberg code (1947)
- Helsinki Declaration (1964)
- Belmont Report (1979)
- Good Clinical practice guidelines
- CIOMS Guidelines
This historical landmark established the importance of voluntary consent in research
Nuremberg code
Statement of ethical principles for medical
research involving human subjects
Helsinki Declaration
Developed by the National Commission for the
Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research
Belmont Report
Developed by the International Council for
Harmonization of Technical Requirements for
Pharmaceuticals for Human Use
Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
International Ethical Guidelines for Health related Research Involving Humans
CIOMS Guidelines
Emphasis of Transitional Epidemiology
Application of population health research
findings to efforts addressing disparities and public health issues
Components of Transitional Epidemiology
○ Developing interventions based on research results
○ Turning data into actionable health information that can be readily used by healthcare providers, legislators, policymakers, and the general public
Basic Ethical Principles in Research
- Respect for Persons
- Beneficence
- Non-maleficence
- Justice
“Protect those with impaired or diminished autonomy from harm” falls under what basic ethical principle?
Respect for persons
A status in which some people may struggle to protect their interests or beat greater risk of being exploited.
Vulnerability
Obligation to secure the well-being of research
participants
Beneficence
The moral duty not to cause harm to others through interventions
Non-maleficence
Related to the concept of equity in health research
Justice