Research on Human Subjects: Problems of Social Control in Medical Experimentation

by Bernard Barber (Editor)

Overview

The use of human subjects in biomedical research has increased rapidly with scientific discoveries. However, the failure to achieve the highest - or even adequate - standards of professional moral concern and behavior is a serious side effect. Research on Human Subjects is based on four years of intensive research in which two studies were completed - one on a nationally representative sample of biomedical research institutions, the second on a sample of 350 researchers who actually used human subjects. The authors explore prevalent ethical norms, the actual ethical behavior of scientists, and the dilemma between the values of humane therapy and scientific discovery. They document the inadequate training that biomedical researchers receive in the ethics of research on human subjects, not only in medical schools but in post-graduate training as well. This landmark work makes very specific suggestions for policy change and reform for the biomedical research profession and its employment of human subjects.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351318426
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/24/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	263
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Bernard Barber

Table of Contents

1: Introduction; 2: Research Design and Methodology: The Two Studies; 3: Is There a Problem? Current Patterns of Ethical Standards and Practices; 4: The Dilemma of Science and Therapy: The Effects of Competition in the Science Community; 5: The Dilemma of Science and Therapy: The Effects of Competition in the Local Institution; 6: Social Control: Some Patterns and Consequences of Socialization; 7: Social Control: Some Patterns and Consequences of Collaboration Groups and Informal Interaction Structures; 8: Six Case Studies 1; 9: Social Control: The Structures, Processes, and Efficacy of Peer Group Review; 10: Social Control: Have Medical Schools been Ethical Leaders?; 11: The Social Responsibilities of a Powerful Profession: Some Suggestions for Policy Change and Reform

Editorial Reviews

Barber’s research tells us that we cannot rely solely on the ethics of research professionals to ensure that the rights of subjects are adequately protected. —The Civil Liberties Review A landmark in opening an essential area of inquiry for the public and for the scientific community. —David Mechanic, Science Magazine An essential reference for social scientists, biomedical researchers, policy makers, and administrators concerned with the ethics of human experimentation. —Herbert Kelman, Social Forces

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