Guiding Principles of Ethical Research Ethics in Research Guiding Principles of Ethical Research
Historical Context Nuremburg Code (1947) Guidelines regarding ethical treatment of participants
Historical Context Tuskegee Study (1963) Milgram Obedience Study
Historical Context National Research Act (1974) Belmont Report
Video Information Identify and define the three (3) guiding principles of the Belmont Report.
I. Respect for Persons Informed consent: Information about what will occur in the study
Deception When a researcher knowingly withholds (passive deception) or gives false information (active deception) about the purpose of the study
Respect for Persons Informed consent: Information about what will occur in the study Participants must understand the consent Assent from participants under 18 / Consent from parents
Respect for Persons Informed consent: Information about what will occur in the study Participants must understand the consent Participation must be voluntary
II. Beneficence The benefit to risk ratio must be in favor of benefits Minimal Risk: When harm or discomfort experienced in research is no greater than wheat might be experienced in the normal course of daily lives or routine physical/psychological exam
III. Justice The risks/benefits should be equally distributed This element has to do w/fairness in selecting participants