What makes Research Ethical

Question 1

What are integrating ethical principles?

Answer 1

1. social/scientific value- benefit
2. scientific validity - accurate methodology
3. fair participant selection - no coersion, convenience bias, or undue inducement
4. favourable risk-benefit ratio-
5. independent review
6. informed consent
7. respect for participants
   8.

Question 2

When is Ethics approval not required?

Answer 2

• questionnaires/surveys that do not involve collection/use of confidential/sensitive information
• research utilization existing publicly available documents or data
• observational studies in public places in which the identify of the participants remains anonymous
• audit
• monitoring quality of care

Question 3

what information must be disclosed to the participant?

Answer 3

• purpose of the study
• nature of procedures carried out
• risks, discomforts, inconveniences and side effects
• benefits of interveion
• available alternative to participation, comparative risk/benefits of alternative treatments
• possible monetary costs incurred by participants
• any financial conflict of interests