Medical And Research Ethics Discussion Paper

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Over the past three weeks, you have been learning about the qualitative and quantitative research process. You have gained insights into the different methods for conducting nursing research. Prior to any research being conducted, a potential research study is reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and/or an ethics committee at the institution where data will be collected.

Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:

  • Explain the significance of safeguards that are in place to prevent unethical research practices.
  • Explain the importance of protecting research participants’ safety through understanding unethical research practices.
  • Apply the principles of the Nuremberg Code and The Belmont Report to past and current research studies.  Medical And Research Ethics Discussion Paper

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Resources

  • Textbook: Foundations of Nursing Research
  • Article: Lest We Forget: The Tuskegee Experiment
  • Article: The Nuremberg Code: A Critique
  • Website: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (n.d.). Ethical Codes & Research Standards
  • Website: The Belmont Report and The Nuremberg Code
  • PPT File: Chapter 4
  • (Optional) Video: Miss Evers Boys
  • File: 7th Edition APA Style Bible Citations

Background Information

The Tuskegee study is a true event that occurred in 1932 in Macon County, Alabama in which African Americans were promised treatment for “bad blood.” This study was marred by numerous ethical misconducts. Events such as the Tuskegee study, the Nuremberg trials, and other unethical research practices led to the creation of The Nuremberg Code and The Belmont Report. The principles in these documents were created to protect participants from unethical research practices.  Medical And Research Ethics Discussion Paper

Instructions

  1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
  2. Read Chapter 4 in the textbook.
  3. Read the article, The Nuremberg Code: A Critique.
  4. Read the article, Lest We Forget: The Tuskegee Experiment.
  5. View the Chapter 4 PowerPoint file.
  6. Visit the following website and review The Belmont Report and The Nuremberg Code. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (n. d.). Ethical Codes & Research Standards
  7. (Optional) Watch the movie, Miss Evers’ Boys. (If it prompts you to log in to view the video, use your MyIWU Portal username – everything before “@” in your IWU email address – and your Portal password) Medical And Research Ethics Discussion Paper

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  9. Prepare to discuss the following Discussion Prompts:
    1. Describe three principles of the Nuremberg Code and explain how one of these principles is important to nursing research.
    2. Describe three ethical principles from the Belmont Report and explain how one of these principles applies to informed consent, risk/benefit assessment, and/or selection of participants.
    3. Describe the purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
    4. What values would be threatened if these principles had not been put in place? Support your answer witha verse from the Bible. 7th Edition APA Style Bible Citations provides standards for citing and referencing scripture Instructions below and resources are attached. There’s no need to watch the movie as it is optional. The article should be enough to complete the assignment. Length should be 3-4 paragraphs minimum, APA 7th edition with references. There is another reference to be included and that a bible reference. I will include a resource of how she wants bible scripture referenced.

      Research and select at least two current scholarly sources to support your explanations and insights. Research and select at least two current scholarly sources to support your explanations and insights. Medical And Research Ethics Discussion Paper