PSCI 2701 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Project Camelot, Syphilis
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Ex. codes of conduct that govern practice of particular professions, such as researchers, physicians, lawyers, etc. Morality refers to questions of right and wrong, good or bad, ought or ought not. Establish more rigorous or higher standards of conduct than generalized morals. Tend to be absolutist whereas morals tend to be relative. Intended to protect the public, and may conflict with other moral obligations of the profession. Biomedical experimentation: tuskegee syphilis study, jewish chronic disease hospital study. Considerations in conducting research, protecting human research subjects. Produced jointly by canada"s 3 public granting councils: Respect for human dignity: respect for human dignity requires that r: respect for persons. Recognizes the intrinsic value of human beings and the respect and consideration they are due. Consent can be withdrawn at any time: for participation and/or for the use of data or human biological materials. Consent is informed: based on complete, honest information about what is involved in participation.