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There must be some
benefit to the research and the benefit must outweigh risks assumed by the
subjects
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Individual benefit vs.
benefits to society at large
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In recognizing autonomy of
individual, we recognize the right of
a person to exercise choice in accepting risk
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-Debated by research ethicists that adhere to the medical model
of “do no harm” – person should not
be asked to assume risk without prospect of benefit
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- Respect for dignity and autonomy demand that individuals be
allowed to make an alturistic choice.
(Phase I – Drug study = healthy volunteers testing for adverse side effects)
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