Word Sleuth Ethics Flashcards
Ethics standards in medical research began after?
WW11
In research ethics refers to?
the protection of rights of participant
The beginning of ethical codes in research is?
Nuremberg code
Jusitce is ?
Fairness in dealing with others
Must be obtained from all participants in a research study
Informed consent
Autonomy is?
The freedom to determine one’s own actions
Individuals in a study cannot be identified, thus maintaining:
Anonymity
Privacy is?
Keeping matters concealed and not made public
Beneficence is ?
Doing good and preventing harm
Research proposals are sent to these to gain ethics approval
Ethics committee
Integrity is?
Having sound moral principles and honesty
Code of ethics are aimed at?
the protection of participants in a research study
The role of the nurse researcher is to ensure
the protection of all participants in any research study
The Declaration of Helsinki was in
1964
Approval process
a) The proposal would have to be submitted to the relevant ethics committee.
b) A covering letter showing ethics committee approval should be sent with the research proposal to the relevant hospital requesting permission to interview patients.
c) The hospital ethics committee will review the proposal.
d) Once permission granted, patients may be invited to participate in the study. Information sheets written in plain language should be distributed and patients can then contact the researcher if they wish to participate.
e) When the patient contacts the researcher, a meeting should be arranged to answer any questions and obtain written consent. Consent form should state how patient confidentiality and anonymity will be ensured as well as the right to withdraw at any time without prejudice.
f) Each patient should be allowed sufficient time to ask questions and read the consent form before signing.
