What Ethical Considerations Must Epidemiologists Follow?
Ethical considerations are paramount in epidemiology. Epidemiologists must adhere to:
- Informed Consent: ensuring that participants are fully informed about the research and provide voluntary consent. - Confidentiality: protecting the privacy of individuals and sensitive health data. - Bias Minimization: ensuring that their research is free from bias and accurately represents the population. - Transparency: being open about their methods and findings to maintain public trust.
