Author Question: Research proposals may be eligible for an expedited review by the IRB if they involve minimal risk ... (Read 88 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Research proposals may be eligible for an expedited review by the IRB if they involve minimal risk to participants. This means that

a. there is a very low risk of harm or discomfort to study participants, no more than that involved in daily life or routine physical or psychological exams.
b. the study will be based on the analysis of existing specimens or data only.
c. there is some chance of harm to study participants due to invasive procedures.
d. the study will only involve subject 18 years or older who have given consent.

Question 2

The Belmont Report, issued in 1979, identified the following three ethical principles:

a. confidentiality, consent, and justice.
b. autonomy, social justice, and respect for persons.
c. beneficence, respect for persons, and justice.
d. altruism, confidentiality, and consent.

nekcihc358 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a. there is a very low risk of harm or discomfort to study participants, no more than that involved in daily life or routine physical or psychological exams.

Answer to Question 2

c. beneficence, respect for persons, and justice.