Researchers at the University of Duke Falls, Miami, Florida, USA, want to test a new drug on some of their participants. Most of the participants who have volunteered speak English only as a second language and often times very poorly. The researchers are, however, unsure of the side effects of the drug that is being tested. To confirm to the ethical standards required for such research, which of the following best describes what the researchers must do?
a. Ask persons to participate and then conduct the test.
b. Inform the participants of the risks.
c. Do nothing; the drug is to benefit the society, so it is great they are participating in the test.
d. Inform the participants of the risks in a language they can all understand.
Ans: D
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