Human bio ethics

voluntary participation

participant must willingly decide to take part in an experiment, no coercion, threat or negative consequence if they don’t

informed consent

participants should be fully informed about the objectives of the research, the procedures to be followed, any possible risks and the potential benefits

risk of harm

ensure there is no to minimized risk of harm to the participants

withdrawal rights

has right to cease participation at anytime without consequence or pressure, even after conclusion

confidentiality

ensure the identities of participants are not revealed except to people directly involved in the study

anonymity

participants remain anonymous even to researchers (not always possible)