Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research on Human Subjects

Ethical guidelines for biomedical research on human subjects ensure the safety and rights of participants. Key principles include informed consent, where participants must understand the research and voluntarily agree to join; respect for persons, honoring individual autonomy; beneficence, which means maximizing benefits while minimizing harm; and justice, ensuring fair treatment and equal access to research benefits. These guidelines protect participants from exploitation and ensure that research contributes positively to science and society. Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) oversee studies to uphold these standards, fostering trust between researchers and the public.