The need for ethics in research and quality practice

Learning objectives

At the end of this section, you will be able to:

  1. Detail why research requires ethical oversight and describe historical aspects that led to the creation of various codes of ethics.
  2. Define key ethical principles in research.
  3. Describe the primary role of Human Research Ethics Committee.
  4. Understand the role of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in the context of research in Australia.
  5. Identify procedures to adhere to ethical principles and protect study participants.

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