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The Ethics of Research on Smoking Behavior

The Ethics of Research on Smoking Behavior. Considering the Ethical Issues Related to Our Research. Why consider ethics in a science classroom?. Bioethics is an essential part of biomedical research

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The Ethics of Research on Smoking Behavior

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  1. The Ethics of Research on Smoking Behavior Considering the Ethical Issues Related to Our Research

  2. Why consider ethics in a science classroom? • Bioethics is an essential part of biomedical research • EALR3—The student knows and applies science concepts to develop solutions to human problems in social contexts • Ethics provides a context for student learning and is the “hook” that engages them

  3. Development of the Ethics Unit • Developed in collaboration with the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) • NWABR curriculum includes “An Ethics Primer” and several content-specific units • We will integrate ethics lessons throughout our curriculum

  4. The Ethics Lessons • Lesson 1: Weyco Tobacco-free Policy: Can Doing Good Cause Harm? • Lesson 2: Why Do Research on Smoking Behavior? • Lesson 3: The Science of Nicotine Addiction • Lesson 4: Multifactorial Traits • Lesson 5: What is a Useful Genetic test?

  5. How does Ethics differ from Morals and Values? • Values: Serve as a basis for moral codes. Values are qualities that represent what is important and worthwhile. • Each individual has their own values based family, peers, culture, social class, religion, gender, etc.

  6. How does Ethics differ from Morals and Values? • Morals: Codes of conduct governing behavior based on values. They can be held at an individual or communal level. • Ethics: A field of study that examines the moral basis of human behavior and attempts to determine the best course of action in the face of conflicting choices.

  7. What is an Ethical Question? • “Ought” & “should” are used or implied in the question • More than one justifiable response/action is possible - a choice must be made. • Values of stakeholders are in conflict • What is the right action AND what makes it so? Emphasis on reasoned, well-articulated justification for the choice.

  8. Ethical Reasoning • Importance of well-reasoned arguments, logic • Value of understanding different perspectives • Different ethical perspectives and theories help us ask different questions

  9. Principles-Based Ethics • Commonly applied to biomedical situations • Four principles used as guide for moral life: • Autonomy (respect for persons) • Justice (be fair) • Beneficence (do good) • Nonmaleficence (do no harm)

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