PSY1003 WEEK 6 PART 2 Flashcards

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how is ethics a methodological issue

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ethical considerations require methodological trade offs

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2
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what could influence freedom of choice in clinical settings

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fear that refusual results in withdrawal of treatment
limited resource makes experimental therapy appealing
offering large financial incentives to unwaged ppts

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3
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what does informed consent- freedom of choice allow

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voluntary, free of in/direct pressure
no implicit/explicit coercions
foster ppts autonomy and self-determination

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4
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briefly explain the Rosenhan experiment

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ppts told to go to mental hospital and say they could hear thud
raises ethical issues

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5
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give key features of ppt info sheet

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description of study, explanation of possible risk/benefit, includes statement on right to withdraw consent, written in clear non-tech language

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6
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give key features of consent form

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confirmation of key features of withdrawal and anonymity etc
ppts and researchers signature

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what are the rules around harm and benefits in research studies

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research cannot harm, however individuals can expose self to potential harm for good of humanity
necessary for resting new medical procedures
social risk when researching different cultural groups

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8
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what are issues of randomised controlled clinical trials

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withholding treatments as randomly assign ppt to treatment condition - there is conflict between benefit of patient vs science.
clinical trials possible when equipoise (uncertainty about which treatment is most effective)
narrow criteria leaves patients feeling invalidated
patients in passive-inert condition should be referred for treatment post study

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9
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define privacy

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ppts have right to not provide info to researcher

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10
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define confidentiality

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right to withhold info from third parties

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11
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define anonymity

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no identification possible

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how can confidentiality maintain protection

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specifiy in ppt info sheet who has access to data
use research codes

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13
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who are the RES (NHS research ethics service)

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provide robust, proportionate and responsive ethical review of research through an ethics comittee

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14
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who are REC (NHS research ethics committee)

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comprised of volunteers, review research in UK from ethical viewpoint, range of backgrounds (medical doctors, lawyers, statisticians)

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15
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what are 4 key principles for BPS code of ethics and conduct

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respect (for autonomy, diversity, privacy, consent, confidentiality)
competence (knowing limitations)
responsibility (avoidance of harm)
integrity (conflicts of interest)

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16
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what are Rests 4 Component model for ethical decision making

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  1. ethical sensitivity
  2. ethical reasoning
  3. ethical motivation
  4. ethical implementation
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