From an Ethical Point of View, What Is the Point

question 31

Multiple Choice

From an ethical point of view, what is the point of determining that a potential research participant is incompetent?

• A)An incompetent participant must receive more extensive explanation before consenting to participate in research.b.According to HIPAA, a different level of records security must ensue.
• C)Inclusion of the participant necessitates a different consenting process.
• D)The researcher has a responsibility to exclude all incompetent persons from research participation.

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Definitions:

Judgment

A formal decision or conclusion made by a court following a legal proceeding, which determines the outcome of the case.

Statement of Defence

A document filed in court by the defendant, outlining their defense and responding to the allegations made in the statement of claim.

Offer to Settle

A proposal made by one party to another during litigation to resolve the dispute outside of court, usually involving some form of compensation.

Counterclaim

A statement of claim by the defendant alleging that the plaintiff is responsible for the losses suffered and claiming back against the plaintiff for those losses.