NURS FPX 5005 Assessment 1 Protecting Human Research Participants Protections for Vulnerable Populations

Federal regulations, including the Common Rule, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, provide protections for vulnerable populations in human research (US Department of Health & Human Services, 2020). These regulations include subparts that protect pregnant women, human fetuses, neonates, prisoners, and children (CITI Program, n.d.) (US Department of Health & Human Services, 2020).

Conclusion

 The importance of human research cannot be overstated. By protecting the rights and welfare of human subjects, we enable critical medical advancements while ensuring fair and respectful treatment of study participants. The history of human research ethics highlights the need for robust safeguards to protect the well-being of all individuals involved.

References

CITI Program. (n.d.). https://about.citiprogram.org/en/homepage/

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. (2022, June). Human subjects research overview. https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/research/human-subjects-research