NHS 8040 Unit 8 Discussion Ethical Uses of Databases
NHS 8040 Unit 8 Discussion Ethical Uses of Databases
NHS 8040 Unit 8 Discussion Ethical Uses of Databases
For this discussion, adhere to the guidelines in the FEM as you address the following:
While upholding ethical use of administrative databases is paramount to protect human subjects, some argue that strict regulations impede population health research. Discuss the issues most germane to the protection of human research subjects when conducting analyses on large administrative databases. How do researchers manage the issue of informed consent when conducting research in large datasets containing protected health information (PHI)? Should these same rules apply to health data uploaded from personal electronic devices for health care improvement or research? Why or why not? Support your opinion with citations from professional literature.
Response Guidelines
Read and respond to your peers’ posts according to FEM guidelines. Comment on the learner’s opinion regarding the usefulness of large data sets and ethical issues surrounding such use. Identify public and health policy that ensure proper data handling and protection.
Learning Components
This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:
Describe the ethical use of data.
Explain the importance of ethical leadership.