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MD512: Ethics of Health Research
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10
This module will provide a comprehensive introduction to research ethics in the context of the health sciences. The module will stress the importance of balancing the need to advance our knowledge of health and illness against the legal and ethical mandate to protect research participants from exploitation.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Understand current standards in the ethics of health research
- Be familiar with current literature in the ethics of health research
- Be competent in the application and discussion of common ethical principles to health research
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- MARY BYRNE:
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- ANDREW MURPHY:
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- AIDEEN O'DOHERTY:
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- MARY E. O'HARA:
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- HEIKE SCHMIDT-FELZMANN:
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- DANIELLE NICHOLSON:
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- LOUISE CAMPBELL:
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- MARTIN JAMES O'DONNELL:
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- SONJA KHAN:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.