CRIM 321 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Takers, The Principle, Institutional Review Board
19 Nov 2016
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Crim321 chapter 4: the ethics of social research. Important aspect of ensuring that the research process and findings are . Deceived into thinking they were getting free treatment from the gov"t. Examined untreated cases of latent syphilis to determine its natural course. Were not asked to provide informed consent to participate. Shut down in 1972 by the gov"t. Researchers" racist attitudes with black males made it easier for them to justify not providing treatment. Evident that it would improve person"s chance of recovery. Researchers had knowledge that untreated syphilis could lead to increased disability/death. Men would not have received any form of treatment anyway. Right to be informed before consenting to participate: nature of research study, risks, benefits. Any institution receiving federal funds for research must establish an institutional review board. View that all research participation should be voluntary. Further developments in the history of research ethics. Important in a society that does not condone racism, sexism, homophobia, classism.
