Ethics Module

Question 1

What is human research? What does it involve?

Answer 1

Human research is conducted with or about people, or their data or tissue. It involves: surveys, treatment, observation, data, collection of bodily samples and access to information.

Question 2

What constitutes low risk research?

Answer 2

Activities where participants are unlikely to suffer burden or harm. These studies must not present any more than a minimal risk.

Question 3

What is quality assurance?

Answer 3

An organised process that evaluates, assesses and seeks to improve service delivery as well as outcomes.

Question 4

How do we ensure quality assurance?

Answer 4

Data is collected for the purposes of research only. The student may not publish results. Results are for informational purposes only; informing policy or decision-making.

Question 5

Which ethical principles are involved in PACE?

Answer 5

Merit and integrity, Just research, Beneficence (respect, risks, consent)

Question 6

What data collection methods can a student undertake on placement?

Answer 6

Interviews, focus groups, face-to-face and online questionnaires, participant observation

Question 7

What needs to be considered regarding ethical conduct during research and QA-based PACE activities?

Answer 7

Recruitment, risk, illegal activities, minors, ID, Indigenous participants, breaches of ethics, informed consent

Question 8

What does the trolley problem ask the reader to make a choice about?

Answer 8

How human lives can be valued comparatively