Ethics

Question 1

Declaration of Helsinki

Answer 1

• 1964
• Statement of ethical prinicples by WMA that provide guidance to physicians and participants in human research
• Came following the mistreatment of human subjects during WW2 (Nuremberg code)
• Regard for wellfare, review by independent committee, consideration of risks vs benefits, informed consent, privacy, COI declared,

Question 2

National statement on ethical conduct in research

Answer 2

• 2007
• Promote ethical human research by clarifying the responsibilites of researchers, institutions, review boards & governance bodies for design, conduct and dissemination

Question 3

HREC

Answer 3

• Human research ethics committee
• Reviews proposals in Aus to ensure they meet ethical guidelines in the national statement on ethical conduct in research

Question 4

4 Ethical principles

Answer 4

Respect
Justice
Merit and integrity
Beneficence

Question 5

Respect

Answer 5

• Informed consent (esp competency)
• Privacy & confidentiality
• Regard for welface & value (esp vulnerable)

Question 6

Justice

Answer 6

• Fair distribution of burdens and benefits
• Fair recruitment (esp exploitation)

Question 7

Merit

Answer 7

• Justified based on benefits
• Appropriate methods
• Based on current literature

Question 8

Integrity

Answer 8

• Honesty (no fabrication)
• Appropriate dissemination
• Principles of conduct

Question 9

Beneficence

Answer 9

• Do good and avoid harm, minimise risks
• Avoid deception and coercion