Monday, May 27, 2019

Ethical Principles for Research

Ethical Principles for Research There is four well-known virtuous principles constitute the basis for ethics in research. They are first, the principle of non-maleficence. It means that the research must non cause harm to the participants in particular and to lot in general. Second is the principle of beneficence. That show the Research should also make a positive contribution towards the welfare of people. It should be provide benefit for some(prenominal) treatment is. Third is the principle of autonomy. The research must respect and protect the remunerates and dignity of participants.For my perspective if my doctor ask me to take an antibiotic to treat the infection, is my right to consent the treatment or withdraw my consent. Next is the principle of justice. The benefits and risks of research should be fairly distributed among people. The ten general ethical principles, presently relevant for complaisant science research in health are as follows. First is essentiality. This is for chore research it is necessary to make all possible efforts to get and order adequate consideration to existing literature/knowledge and its relevance, and the alternatives available on the subject/ issue under the study.Second is, Maximisation of public interest and of well-disposed justice. That means that the research is a neighborly activity, carried out for the benefit of society. It should be undertaken with the motive of maximisation of public interest and social justice. Third is knowledge, ability and lading to do research. It shows that sincere commitment to research in general and to the relevant subject in particular, and readiness to acquire adequate knowledge, ability and skill for undertaking particular research are essential prerequisites for good and ethical research.Next is the respect and protection of autonomy, rights and dignity of participants. This research involving participation of individual must not only respect, but also protect the autonomy, the rights and the dignity of participants. The participation of individual must be voluntary and based on informed consent. Next is the privacy, anonymity and confidentiality. It shows that all knowledge and records provided by participants or obtained directly or indirectly on/about the participants are confidential.For revealing or sharing any information that may identify participants, permission of the participants is essential. Then, the precaution and risk minimisation. For this research all research carries some risk to the participants and to society. Taking adequate precautions and minimising and mitigating risks is, therefore, essential. Then,non-exploitation. The research must not unnecessarily consume the time of participants or make them incur undue loss of resources and income. It should not expose them to risks due to participation in the research.The relationship at bottom the research team, including student and junior members, should be based on the principle o f non- exploitation. Contribution of each member of the research team should be properly hold and recognised. Next is public domain. It needed all persons and organisations connected to research should make adequate efforts to make public in impound manner and form, and at appropriate time, information on the research undertaken, and the relevant results and implications of completed research. Then, accountability and transparency. The conduct of research must be fair, honest and transparent.It is desirable institutions and researchers are amenable to social and financial review of their research by an appropriate and responsible social body. They should also make appropriate arrangements for the preservation of research records for a reasonable stay of time. Last but not least, totality of responsibility. The responsibility for due observance of all principles of ethics and guidelines devolves on all those directly or indirectly connected with the research. They include institu tion where the research is conducted, researcher, sponsors/funders and those who publish material generated from research.

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