![]() ![]() Historically, ethical issues were causes of concern for many leading transplant surgeons. Therefore, issues such as organ allocation and fairness in the distribution of organs tend to flood the literature. ![]() Most literature on ethics of organ transplantation focuses on specific and practical issues of current interest and addresses the issues with the recipient’s well-being prioritized. An ethics checklist is completed and signed off by the eithics lead in the Research, Data and Thematic (RDT) team in advance of any projects involving research activities and for new research activities developed.Organ transplantation is perhaps the only medical venture that creates a situation where the best interests of those in need require direct harm to another human to affect a change in the course of an illness. We develop research activities that are designed to generate data that will inform the development of policy and practice. ![]() A clear and consistent practice for data protection, information security, protective markings, loss of personal or sensitive information, data retention, data storage and the use of data is in place. We comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Staff adhere to the specific security and safety requirements of inspected settings and adhere to HMI Prisons’ health and safety policies. All staff obtain security clearance and complete training on safety, security and personal protection. The well-being of staff is paramount and support is available for staff when needed. Researcher safety, well-being and security Professional conductĪll HMI Prisons staff are expected to work in accordance with our values and maintain a high standard of professional conduct at all times. We do everything possible to prevent reprisals for individuals who take part in a research activity. We make every effort to ensure that individuals are not harmed or adversely affected during, or as a result of, participation in a research activity. We anticipate and protect the well-being (physical, social and psychological), rights, privacy and dignity of individuals in all research activities we conduct. ![]() We make every effort to respect and accommodate the needs of individuals in terms of language, accessibility, availability and any other equality and diversity considerations, to ensure that they are included in our research activities. Individuals have the right to withdraw at any time until a report has been published and can choose not to answer questions, without repercussions. Participation in our research activities is voluntary. However, we have a duty to pass on safeguarding and child protection concerns. Individuals remain anonymous and the information they provide is not used in a way that leads to their identification. Information obtained from research activities remains confidential and is protected from loss or theft and unauthorised access, use, disclosure or modification by others. how the information they provide will be used and stored.what is involved and how much time it will take.the nature and purpose of the research activity.We provide participants with information about: We obtain full informed consent from individuals who take part in research activities. These activities include surveys, interviews, focus groups, secondary analysis of data, other desk-based research and the use of data to inform our practice.Īll HMI Prisons staff conducting research activities must adhere to our ethical principles. Ethical principles inform all our research activities. ![]()
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