Scientific ethics Flashcards
What is ethics definition
Ideas and beliefs about what type of behaviour is morally right and wrong
What has key importance in science
Integrity and honesty
What does integrity and honesty relay on
Reporting of unbiased presentation of results, citing and providing references and avoiding plagiarism.
What reduces dishonesty or deliberate misuse of science
The replication of experiments by others
What are the 3 R and why are they used
Replacement, reduction, refinement- to ensure animal suffering is kept to a minimum for animal studies
What is replacement definition
Replacing the animal with an alternative such as tissue cultures or a less sentient species
What is reduction definition
Using the minimum number of animals in order to obtain robust results
What is refinement definition
Using methods that minimise potential pain, suffering or distress on the animals
What concepts need to be followed for human studies
Informed consent, the right to withdraw, confidentiality.
What is informed consent
The participant is fully aware of the treatment they will be subjected to and is happy to participate
What is the right to withdraw
The participant has the ability to remove themselves from a trial at any time during the study
What’s confidentiality
Any data collected does not identify the subject and they can remain anonymous. Also the data is not shared without their consent.
What needs to be taken into account when doing/justification on scientific research on living organisms
Risk and safety of subject species, individuals, investigators and the environment
What is legislation definition
Laws governing various aspects of science. Legislation limits the potential for the misuse of studies and data.
What can influence scientific research
Legislation, regulation, policy and funding
