Ethical Issues

• Debrief

  1.Study title+Names of researcher

  2.Aim of study (overview)

  3.Opportunity to withdraw

  4.If available results so far or where to find when available

  Remind partic have right to withdraw

  Anonymity

  Retrospective consent

  Involves partic giving consent after taking part, e.g. if not aware that were subject of investigation.

  Consent from adult

  If participant is under 16.
• Deception

  When participants is not told true aim, nor what study entails.

  Not be lied to. But when necessary participants should be debrief and told true nature of study.
• Right to withdraw

  Informing participants have right to decline to continue at any time.

  Remind of right to withdraw at beginning, during and after.
• Informed Consent

  Giving participants comprehensive info concerning nature and purpose of study and role.

  Sign consent letters
• Protection from Harm

  Participants come to no great harm than would encounter in everyday life.

  If distress exp provide counselling.
• Privacy (Confidentiality)


  Concerns about communication of personal info from one person to another and trust info protected

  Use initials or false name to remain anonymous