The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research

The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research by The National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research delves into the ethical considerations surrounding research involving human subjects. It outlines three basic ethical principles - respect for persons beneficence and justice - that should guide research conduct. Emphasizing informed consent risk assessment and fair subject selection the report addresses the complexities of balancing risks and benefits ensuring voluntary participation and promoting social justice in research practices.