HEALTHCARE

discussion board due by thursday 250-300 words read directions carefully

 

The responsible conduct of research is essential to protecting both human and non-human animal subjects. Vulnerable populations have been exploited throughout the centuries, and even today, research subjects are at risk of injury or death. As a researcher, you must be able to identify potential areas of ethical concern. Sometimes these areas are obvious, whereas other times you must consider the far-reaching effects of the research on study participants.

In this Discussion, you will consider the possible ethical dilemmas that might occur while conducting your research.

In preparation for this Discussion think about the following three points.

• The informed consent process needed for your research
• The potential populations participating in your search
• Any conflict of interest by yourself or other members of the research team

Post a comprehensive response that addresses only the following:

• What are two ethical issues that may affect your proposed research? (See Chapter 4 of your textbook.)
• How can you avoid these issues? (See Chapter 4 of your textbook.)
• Will your research require IRB or IACUC review? If so, what level of review? Why? (See Chapter 4 of your textbook or the Web site for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at http://www.iacuc.org.)

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resources

 

Neutens, J. J., & Rubinson, L. (2014). Research techniques for the health sciences (5th ed.). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
Chapter 4, "Considering Ethics in Research"
This chapter analyzes the historical significance of the Nuremberg medical trials and the Tuskegee syphilis studies and how these event lead to policies for the protection of human subjects. Chapter 4 examines ethical issues that arise when a researcher's desire for knowledge imposes on the rights of the individual.

Resnik, D. (2015). What is ethics in research and why is it important? Retrieved from http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis/

This article addresses the norms for conduct that distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. These norms are applicable in the research arena and can be translated to various principles including objectivity, carefulness, respect for intellectual property, confidentiality, and animal care.

Documentary Vine. (2006). Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial. Hermann Goering. Retrieved from https://documentaryvine.com/video/nuremberg-nazis-trial/?tape=2

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Retrieved from http://www.iacuc.org

This Web site is a resource for members and staff of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees. By reviewing this Web site, you will receive access to forums and publications concerning replacement, reduction, and refinement alternatives for animal-based research.

Optional Resources

Rector, T. S. (2008). How should we communicate the likelihood of risk to inform decisions about consent? IRB, 30(4), 15–18. 

U.S. Food and Drug Association: Running Clinical Trials. Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ScienceResearch/SpecialTopics/RunningClinicalTrials/default.htm

National Institute of Health: Office of Human Subjects Research: The Belmont Report. Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/belmont.html 

National Institute of Health: Office of Human Subjects Research: Nuremberg Code. Retrieved from http://history.nih.gov/research/downloads/nuremberg.pdf