Assignment task:
Anissa, a nurse in a primary care clinic, talked with her coworker, Bill, about his non-nursing graduate program. Bill said he plans to study the emotional attitudes of patients using a standardized instrument for his required research project. When Annissa asked about recruiting participants, he said he will have all his patients complete the instrument when he sees them for routine visits over the next few weeks, In response to Annissa's questions about the possibility of, patients not wanting to participate, Bill said that he will just tell them it is for a school project, and he is sure they will fill out the form to help him out and keep on his good side. Annissa asked which IRB reviewed his proposal, and bill replied that his school does not have an IRB, so only his advisor had to give approval.
Think About It
- What Principles Guide Ethical Conduct of Clinical Research?
- What principles are involved in this situation?
- What dilemmas may arise with Bill's research project?
- What do you think about his plan for recruiting participants?
- What are Annissa's ethical responsibilities in this situation?
- What is the responsibility of the primary care agency related to research conducted within the agency?