SPHR 2102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Belmont Report, Informed Consent, Henrietta Lacks
4 Jan 2018
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Published by the national commission, 1979, the belmont report was written for the protection of human subjects of biomedical and behavioral research. Established three basic ethical principles that are at the crux of regulations for human research: Best measures taken to protect privacy and confidentiality. Monitor the welfare of subjects throughout the research (consent is a dynamic, ongoing process) Provide extra protections to those with limited autonomy (vulnerable populations) Should be a conversation between the person obtaining consent and the potential subject. This conversation should address all questions and concerns the subject may have regarding the research. Consent is a process---not a piece of paper. It does not end with the subject"s signature, but must be reassessed during the course of the subject"s participation in the study. Potential participants in a research project are provided with information that might influence their active decision.
