Lecture 5 Flashcards
What is the most important responsibility of researchers?
engaging in ethical research
Ethics policies for research involving humans are focused on…
respecting the rights of study participants and protecting them from harm
Ethics =
respect
Ethics does not =
rules
What is the TCPS 2?
ethical conduct for research involving humans
TCPS 2 is informed by 3 core principles that convey the value of human dignity:
- respect for persons
- concern for welfare
- justice
Define research according to the TCPS 2.
an undertaking intended to extend knowledge through a disciplined inquiry or systematic investigation
Respect for persons recognizes the _____ of human beings and the ____ and _____ that they are due.
- intrinsic value
- respect
- consideration
Respect for persons includes:
- people
- data/biological materials
Respect involves…
considering participant autonomy in research design
Consent is…
- voluntary
- informed
- ongoing
The welfare of a person is the ____ of that person’s _____.
- quality
- experience of life in all its aspects
Concern for welfare means you must attempt to ensure that….
participants are not exposed to unnecessary risks
In order to maximize benefits in concern for welfare, the REB must…
weigh the potential risk against the benefits to study participants
Justice refers to the obligation to treat people _____ and _____.
- fairly
- equitably