Nuremberg, Belmont Report, and Helsinki

Question 1

What are the main points of the Nuremberg Code?

Answer 1

1. Voluntary consent
2. Beneficence
3. Based on previous knowledge (animal studies)
4. Risk Management
5. Risk of death or disability
6. Risk-Profit analysis
7. Proper preparations and facilities
8. Scientifically qualified personnel
9. Subject right to withdraw
10. Must be prepared to terminate

Question 2

What are the 3 basic principles in the Belmont Report?

Answer 2

1. Respect for Persons
2. Beneficence
3. Justice

Question 3

What are the 3 applications of the general principles of the Belmont Report?

Answer 3

1. Informed Consent (information, comprehension, and voluntariness)
2. Risk/Benefit assessment
3. Selection of Subjects

Question 4

When is it ok to not disclose certain information to the participant (i.e. blinding)?

Answer 4

1. When necessary to accomplish goals of research
2. No undisclosed risks that are more than minimal
3. Plan for debriefing