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Human research ethics

  • APG5617
  • Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
    Clayton Second semester 2013 (Off-campus)
  • 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL
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This unit focuses on the full range of ethical issues that arise in research involving humans, including medical, scientific and social research. It covers topics such as acceptable and unacceptable risks to research participants, conflicts of interest, informed consent and waiver of consent, surrogate decision making, biobanks, commercialization of medical and scientific research, and research conducted on vulnerable people. Throughout the unit use will be made of case studies, ethical frameworks and principles, and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. Participants will have ample opportunity to discuss their own experiences with human research ethics. -- Course Website

Instructor: Associate Professor Michael Selgelid

Prerequisites: APG5393 or equivalent



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