Dr Doucette Is Preparing a New Research Study Looking at Novel

question 109

Multiple Choice

Dr. Doucette is preparing a new research study looking at novel treatments for acute strokes in adult rats. She will have to

• A)Submit a research plan to the ethics review board (ERB).
• B)Contact the Canada Council on Animal Care to determine if all ethical guidelines are adhered to.
• C)Just start the experiment because her PhD gave her the training she needs to plan any research project she wants.
• D)Change her research plan because animals cannot be subjected to conditions that could induce strokes, even if scientifically justified.
• E)Nothing, non-human animal research is not required to conform to any ethical guidelines.

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Definitions:

Medical Bill

A statement detailing charges for medical services rendered, issued to the patient or their insurer.

Cadaver

A dead human body used for medical research, education, or forensic purposes.

Negative Consequences

Unfavorable or adverse outcomes resulting from a specific event or condition.

Ethics

The branch of philosophy that deals with questions about morality, including the goodness or badness of actions, the rights and wrongs of decisions.