Lecture 34 - Bioethics of Human Subjects Research

Question 1

What are the three ethical principles noted by the Belmont Report?

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Answer 1

Respect for Persons:

• autonomy for individuals
• persons with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection

Beneficence:

• do no harm
• maximize the benefit and minimize the risk

Justice:
-benefits and risks must be distributed equally