CMHL1001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Nuremberg Code, Research, Primum Non Nocere
3 Aug 2018
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Autonomy: patients/clients are free to determine their own actions. Participants given full info about what is involved, and can withdraw at any time. Researches need to ensure participants are not unfairly burdened and there is no unfair exploitation. As researchers are in a position of authority the participants may feel obligated to participate. Some participants may not be able to give proper consent (mental illness) Confidentiality: maintenance of privileged info, including the right to privacy and anonymity. The right to privacy gives participants right to choose and control what happen to personal info. Right to confidentiality encompasses the responsibility for others to respect another person"s privacy and not reveal info. One way to ensure confidentiality is to anonymise the data. Veracity is about ensuring that comprehensive, accurate and objective info that is clear and understandable as possible is given to participants. The participant needs to be given complete and truthful info.
