Ethics Framework set out by the Tri-Council
The Tri-Council maintains that research involving human subjects should include (1) the selection and achievement of morally acceptable ends, and (2) the morally acceptable means to those ends. The eight guiding principles include:
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Respect for Human Dignity. |
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Respect for Free and Informed Consent. |
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Respect for Vulnerable Persons. |
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Respect for Privacy and Confidentiality. |
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Respect for Justice and Inclusiveness. |
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Balancing Harms and Benefits. |
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Minimizing Harm.
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Maximizing Benefit. |
For more information, visit the Interagency Advisory Panel on Research Ethics.
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