To take positive action to prevent any harm to the research subjects best defines which of the following principles?
a. Beneficence
b. Justice
c. Privacy
d. Respect
ANS: A
The right to protection from discomfort and harm is based on the ethical principle of beneficence, which holds that one should do good and, above all, do no harm. This includes positive actions taken to prevent harm to research subjects. Privacy is the right an individual has to determine the time, extent, and general circumstances under which personal information will be shared or withheld from others. Such information consists of one's attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, opinions, and records. The right to fair treatment is based on the ethical principle of justice. The right to self-determination is based on the ethical principle of respect for persons.
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