Assignment #2 - Belmont Report

1. What are some of the events that caused the Belmont report to be written?

Events that caused the Belmont of to be written was the abuse and rules of governing humans in biomedical experiments during World War II. The Numremerberg Code contributed in the foundation of the Belmont Report. The Tuskegee syphillis study of the 1940's used disadvantaged black men is another reason why the reported was generated.

Through the evidence of this report it is evident that researchers have guidelines, when it come to ethical rights. In 1974 the National Research Act was established which created a protection

2. What are the "Basic Ethical Principles" cited in the Belmont Report?

These principals cited were the respectfor human subjects in research of persons, benedicence and justice

3. How are the Basic Ethical Principals" assured in research practice?

All persons consenting to the research should first get all the information about the research, and that they fully understand; what the procedure(s) are, the risks, benefits and the knowledge that it on a voluntary basis only.

The all treatment must be humane, regardless of the consent of the subject and those willing to volunteer for the research must not be discriminated against. Their age, race and mentality must not be a factor in the selection process.

With theses practices in place, the issue of justice is addressed. Each subject will have full knowledge of the research, risk, benefits, procedures, and something to validate their safety and how the research is conducted.