What does the REB look for when deciding whether or not a study will be approved?
In order for the REB to approve a proposed study, the researcher ensures that the following issues related to commonly accepted ethical principles are addressed in the study design (see Figure 1 and Appendices D & C in REB Toolkit Chapter 1). Respect for persons (individual autonomy) Risks to participants are minimized; • Informed assent and/or consent will be appropriately documented; • Informed assent and/or consent will be sought for each prospective participant or the participant?s legally authorized representative; • Adequate provisions to protect the privacy of participants and to maintain the confidentiality of data; • Safeguards have been included to protect the rights of all participants and special provisions are made for participants who may be vulnerable to coercion or undue influence. Beneficence (maximize benefits and minimize harm) • Risks to participants are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits to participants; • Adequate provision for monitoring the data coll
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