Ethics consideration

Question 1

Name the Nuremberg code principles

Answer 1

1. Voluntary consent is essential
2. The results must be for the greater good of society
3. Should be based on previous animal experimentation
4. Should be conducted by avoiding physical/mental suffering and injury
5. No experiments should be conducted if it is believed to cause death
6. Risk should never exceed benefit
7. Adequate facilities should be used to protect subjects
8. Conducted only by qualified scientists
9. Subject should always be at liberty to stop at any time
10. Scientists in charge must be prepared to terminate the experiment when injury, disability, or death is likely to occur

Question 2

What are the three basic research ethics principles of the Belmont report

Answer 2

-Respect for person: treating people as autonomous agents and protecting those with diminished autonomy
-Beneficance: Minimizing potential harm and maximizing benefits of participation
-Justice: Distributing benefits/risks fairly

Question 3

What are the 6 key ethics principles?

Answer 3

1. Ensuring quality and integrity of the research
2. Seek informed consent and assent
3. Respect the confidentiality and anonymity of the respondents
4. Ensure that participants will voluntarily participate in the study
5. Avoid harm to the participants (Maleficence and beneficence)
6. Show that your research is independent and impartial