long question (2)

Question 1

a research project is planned to investigate the role of diet in vitamin absorption. human participants are required for the project. participants will be asked to complete dietary questionnaires, eat a prepared meal and have blood samples taken. discuss the ethical + health and safety issues this raises. what are the associated risks and how could they be mitigated

Question 2

ethical issues

Answer 2

• individual has to have the mental capacity to be able to make the decision in question
• consent has to be given voluntarily; participant cannot be coerced and be asked leading questions
• participants must be fully informed of what they are being asked to consent to
• participant confidentiality
• preventing unconscious bias

Question 3

health & safety

Answer 3

• allergies to certain foods
• special diets e.g. coeliac, vegans etc.
• some participants may be sensitive to needles
• participants may react after blood is taken multiple times

Question 4

how can they be mitigated

Answer 4

• accommodate to different participants specialised diets/dietary requirements
• inform participants of the inclusion in needles needed for blood sampling