In the seventh and final blog in this series on the ethical principles underpinning research I’m going to consider ‘respect for autonomy’. This principle requires that researchers allow individuals to make free and voluntary decisions about participating in research after … Continue reading →
In my penultimate blog exploring the ethical principles underpinning research I’m going to consider ‘confidentiality’. Whilst all healthcare professionals will be familiar with this principle, it is worth taking time to explore how this principle might need to be treated … Continue reading →
Like many of you I ‘fell’ into research nursing. Some are scouted by a professor with a project and a grant or a senior research nurse who spotted your ‘talent’ while working alongside you in out-patient clinic. Today even scientists … Continue reading →
It’s week five in this blog series exploring the ethical principles underpinning research so it’s time to have a look at ‘veracity’. This is the principle that places an obligation on researchers to tell the truth about their research. Whilst it … Continue reading →