Subhalakshmi Hari
This course aims to produce medical editors and writers who have reviewed the fundamentals of writing and research ethics and are attuned to "flag" them with peers and other stakeholders when they arise in daily practice. Students are not expected to exit the course with a clear answer to every ethical question in writing and research but to know where to seek answers, how to raise questions about ethical issues, and how to participate in the ongoing discussion about ethics in medical research and publication. At the end of this course, you should be more prepared to trust the instincts that compel you to ask questions and have a framework for reviewing, understanding, and problem-solving ethical concerns in medical writing and editing.
Skills / Knowledge
- Discuss the basics of research ethics, including the history that led to current standards.
- Recognize issues of access and rights to intellectual property in medical communications.
- Describe the potential for conflicts of interest in scientific or biomedical research publications.
- Identify how to establish transparency in medical communication.
- Evaluate issues of authorship in medical communications.
- Outline requirements for ensuring accuracy and fair balance in clinical education.
Issued on
July 12, 2024
Expires on
Does not expire