Ethical Guidelines

Question 1

define the term ethics

Answer 1

ethics refers to standards to guide individuals to identify acceptable conduct.

Question 2

what is the role of the ethics committees?

Answer 2

to review and asses proposals for potential benefits of research, checks possible risk of physical/ psychological harm.

Question 3

name the 8 participant rights

Answer 3

protection from harm, informed consent, withdrawal rights, confidentiality, voluntary participation, privacy, deception, debriefing.

Question 4

explain protection from harm

Answer 4

protection from both physical and psychological harm.

Question 5

explain withdrawal rights

Answer 5

participants have the right to withdraw at any stage for any reason.

Question 6

explain informed consent

Answer 6

all participants must be informed of the nature of the research, benefits and risks, people under 18, or intellectual disabilities cannot give consent so parent/guardian must do so, usually in written form.

Question 7

explain confidentiality

Answer 7

information collected must be anonymous, data must be securely stored and properly disposed.

Question 8

explain voluntary participation

Answer 8

participants can’t be pressured or coerced to participate in any way, cannot be bribed.

Question 9

explain privacy

Answer 9

cannot ask questions not relevant to the study.

Question 10

explain deception

Answer 10

participants must be deceived as little as possible, cannot cause distress and must be followed by debriefing.

Question 11

explain debriefing

Answer 11

informing participants about the purpose and gives opportunity to ask questions and address any harm from participation.

Question 12

what is the difference between confidentiality and privacy