Ethics

Question 1

Talking points to consider

Answer 1

1. Who funded the study? Conflicts of interest?
2. Study population? Able to consent? How recruited?
3. Intervention? Participants potentially being given an inferior treatment?
4. Risks or side effects?
5. Primary outcome?
6. Implications of trial?

Question 2

Autonomy

Answer 2

Respect for the patient’s right to self-determination

Question 3

Beneficence

Answer 3

Acting in the best interest of others

Question 4

Non-maleficence

Answer 4

Avoiding and minimising potential harm

Question 5

Justice

Answer 5

Ensuring fair allocation of resources

Question 6

The subject’s welfare and autonomy must always take preference over the benefit to science - true or false?

Answer 6

True