Ethics of Research: Autonomy, Duty, and Care Randall Horton, PhD
Benefits of Research (to you) Advance knowledge (of course) Advance career Better therapeutic methods Publications Better understanding More money Prestige
Benefits to Participants? Med Student 1: “These patients are lucky they are able to get free healthcare from us.” Med Student 2: “You’re lucky these patients loan you their bodies for free so you can learn your trade.”
Principles Autonomy Beneficence Nonmaleficence Justice Participants are self-legislating (respect for persons) In mental health research, is autonomy impaired? Beneficence Do good for everyone Nonmaleficence Don’t harm anyone Justice Access, discrimination
Other Principles Care Capabilities Respect (non-Kantian) Culture Values Dignity
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