Research ethics provide guidelines for the responsible conduct of research. It also educates and monitors scientists conducting research to ensure a high ethical standard is maintained.
Research ethics play a role in how one practices evidence-based medicine -- which is the foundation of how health professionals treat patients. Evidence-based medicine is the process of combining the most recent clinical evidence from research, with clinical experience, and the needs and values of the patient and is an essential part of being a good health professional.
When focusing on using the most recent clinical research, one must understand that not all research and scientific studies are created equal. If a health professional was to use articles that contain research misconduct and bias then that misleading data can affect patients or research. This is why it is crucial to be aware of studies that have been retracted. Retractions may be the result of a wrong conclusion, bad study design, falsified data, or bias.
Research misconduct means fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results.
Source: Definition of Research Misconduct
The Office of Research Integrity, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
To learn more about how to avoid research misconduct as well as how to find and use images click the tutorial below.
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