What Is Ethics Case Study? The APS Ethics Case Studies are a series of case studies on ethical issues that can arise in the course of doing physics research. Many of the studies are accompanied by discussion. These case studies are intended to be an educational resource for researchers, mentors, and students. How do you
Do Observational Studies Require Informed Consent? The vast majority of prospective observational studies with human participants will require an informed consent, and all should receive a formal IRB exemption before you proceed with an observational study that does not require consent. What studies do not need informed consent? Exempt Studies and Informed Consent Anonymous data
Can I Get IRB Approval After The Fact? Can I get IRB approval after the fact? IRB APPROVAL CANNOT BE GIVEN AFTER THE FACT, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE IF YOU NEED IRB APPROVAL BEFORE SUBJECTS ARE RECRUITED AND RESEARCH COMMENCES. Can you retroactively get IRB approval? Can the IRB approve a project “retroactively?”