Much has been written about decision making by Research Ethics Committees (RECs) and factors that most influence how RECs reach an opinion on an application for research ethics approval. Decision making has been linked to focusing on the underpinning ethical … Continue reading →
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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 →
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 →
In my previous blogs I considered beneficence, non-maleficence and fidelity so now it’s time to consider the fourth ethical principle – ‘justice’. This principle requires that researchers are always fair to the participants in their research and that the needs … Continue reading →
Nov 10, 2016 in Ethics, informed consent, Research, Research ethics, Research ethics committee