1. The Belmont Report
Research Methods
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2. Historical Context
What historical events led to the Belmont
Report?

3. Basic Ethical Principles
1. Respect for persons
2. Beneficence
3. Justice

4. Applications
1. Informed Consent
a. comprehension
b. voluntariness
2. Assessment of Risks and Beneftis
a. nature and scope of risks and benefits
b. systematic assessment of risks and benefits
3. Selection of Subjects