Protecting human research participants is of utmost importance. Even though your change project will not be
implemented in the field and you will not be engaging with human subjects in this context, it is still critical that
all healthcare professionals have a solid foundation in patient rights and protections within the realm of
research.
It is essential that all healthcare professionals, whether or not they are currently involved in research studies,
remain aware of regulatory policies and updates such as the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human
Subjects, or Common Rule, that will take effect January 2019.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/19/2017-01058/federal-policy-for-the-protection-of-humansubjects
Review the Frequently Asked Questions on Requirements for Education at the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) link here:
https://humansubjects.nih.gov/requirement-education
If you would like to review more information, you can go to the following link to view 12 recorded webinars
related to Human Research Protection on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services YouTube
channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r8cpgWs7j4&list=PL5965CB14C2506914
Assignment Instructions:
- Reflect on what you learned from the NIH materials about protecting the rights of human research
participants. - Discuss the following in your paper:
-Describe the circumstances that influenced the need for a policy to protect human research subjects. Give
examples of specific ways human research subjects can be harmed by researchers.
-Identify three vulnerable populations and the special restrictions associated with human research among
these groups. Evaluate the requirements and restrictions. Do you think they are adequate? Why or why not?
-Although you are not implementing a change project at this time, and you may not be directly involved in
research as part of your professional responsibilities, explain the reasons why it is important for you to know
about these rights and protections.
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