The Belmont Report (1979)

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Belmont Report?

Answer 1

To outline ethical principles for research involving human subjects.

Question 2

What are the three core principles of the Belmont Report?

Answer 2

Respect for Persons, Beneficence, Justice.

Question 3

What does ‘Respect for Persons’ mean?

Answer 3

Individuals should be treated as autonomous agents. People with limited autonomy must be protected.

Question 4

What does ‘Beneficence’ mean?

Answer 4

Researchers should maximize possible benefits and minimize possible harm.

Question 5

What does ‘Justice’ mean?

Answer 5

The benefits and burdens of research must be fairly distributed. No group should unfairly bear risks or miss out on potential benefits.

Question 6

What are the key applications of the Belmont Report principles?

Answer 6

Informed Consent: Participants must understand the research and agree voluntarily. Assessment of Risks and Benefits: Researchers must evaluate potential harm and ensure benefits outweigh risks. Selection of Subjects: Participants must be chosen fairly to avoid exploitation or exclusion.