Ethical Issues in Pediatric Research: Preserving Psychosocial Care in Scientific Inquiry
- 1 March 1986
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Children's Health Care
- Vol. 14 (4) , 242-249
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15326888chc1404_8
Abstract
Ethical considerations in pediatric psychosocial research make many demands on the researcher. This article defines basic concepts such as risk, risk/benefit evaluation, and consent/assent as it applies to pediatric research. The implications of these concepts to the researcher are discussed. Guidelines to protect the psychosocial aspects of pediatric population are included.Keywords
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