Legal & Ethical

Question 1

This outlines 10 principles of ethical research, including the need for voluntary consent of human subjects

Answer 1

Nuremberg Code

Question 2

In 1932, the US Public Health Service conducted unethical research among black men in Alabama, known as the

Answer 2

Tuskegee Syphilis Study

Question 3

**In 1974, this “cornerstone statement” defined 3 ethical principles. Name the 3 principles.

Answer 3

Belmont Report

1. Respect for persons (autonomy, protection from diminished autonomy)
2. Beneficence (do no harm, maximize benefits)
3. Justice (fairness)

Question 4

All federally funded research and most major research institutions must obtain ______ approval to conduct research.

Answer 4

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval

Question 5

This approval is obtained by submitting:

1. A study protocol
2. Consent and recruitment materials
3. Detailed information about the planned conduct of the research

Answer 5

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Question 6

Informed consent is a process with 4 key considerations:

Answer 6

1. Information exchange
2. Comprehension
3. Voluntariness
4. Documentation

Question 7

This was passed in 1996 to facilitate processing of electronic health care information.

Answer 7

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)

Question 8

In 2003, this law was released which applies to individually identifiable health information obtained or kept by covered entities such as health plans and health care providers.

Answer 8

The Privacy Rule

Question 9

Decisions made by public health professionals during disaster should be based on principles of: (name the 3)

Answer 9

1. Autonomy
2. Beneficence
3. Justice