Researchers decide for themselves what ethical guidelines to follow.

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Researchers are expected to follow internationally recognized ethical guidelines such as those established by the Declaration of Helsinki and the Belmont Report. These guidelines emphasize the importance of protecting human subjects from harm, obtaining informed consent, maintaining privacy and confidentiality, and minimizing risks. Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are responsible for ensuring that research studies comply with these guidelines before they are conducted.

Researchers Decide for Themselves What Ethical Guidelines to Follow