Ethics, Practice Management, & Medicolegal Issues Flashcards
1
Q
Describe “beneficence” in research
A
“Beneficence” obligates investigators to protect persons from harm by maximizing anticipated benefits and minimizing risks of harm that are involved in the research study
2
Q
Describe “respect for persons” in research
A
“Respect for persons” recognizes the personal dignity and autonomy of individuals and the need to protect those with diminished autonomy
3
Q
What role does the Department of Health and; Human Services have in medical research?
A
It covers the protection of human subjects.
The term “common rule” is used for all federal regulations that cover this protection research subjects.
