Case Scenario 2:

Does HRT improve vasomotor symptoms among menopausal women in a Malaysian primary care clinic?

1. Some people say it is unethical to do this study because it has been proven in many studies. But no such research has

ever been done locally!

HRT has been proven to be effective in relieving vasomotor symptoms in many well-designed studies. It is inappropriate for the

researcher to repeat an established therapy which may potentially cause harm to them (e.g. deep vein thrombosis and breast

cancer). However, it is appropriate to repeat research if the researchers feel that it may yield a different outcome in the local setting

based on a firm theoretical basis.

2. Do we still need to obtain ethics approval if it is part of daily clinical practice?

Yes, even though it is part of our normal practice, all research involving human subjects, especially when it involves drugs, should

be subjected to ethics approval. (E.g. How did the researchers ensure that they explain to the patients fully about the potential harm

of HRT?)

3. Im worried that if I start explaining to the participants about the possibility of Ca breast, they wont want to participate. How

can I play down this possible side effect?

As mentioned earlier, it is the duty of the researcher to ensure that the participant understands the benefits and risks of the

treatment. The information should be conveyed in an objectively manner in the patient information sheet. Any queries from the

patient should be answered truthfully, and it is the patients rights to refuse to participate in the research.

4. While writing the introduction and discussion of my paper/thesis, I copied sentences from some papers. But I referred to

them in my reference. Is that acceptable?

It is acceptable to quote sentences from a paper as long as they are duly referenced.

Reflection Post Assignments

        Besides the weeks that a discussionquestion is not posted, the student will have to post a reading reflectionparagraph (5-6 sentences, with reference material) regarding the assignedchapters of that week. These posts will be counted towards participation grade.They are worth one point each.

 

        In addition, on weeks 15 and 16,each student is to write a small reflection paragraph (academic writingstandards apply) and post it objectives reflection” in answering what youhave learned from this class, where the objectives you had for the class metand how do you anticipate the use of research.

 

        The reflection posts are yourpersonal viewpoints regarding your reading assignments. No responses arerequired to your classmates posts. This applies to reflection assignmentsonly. 

 

Reading Reflection 2

Discussion Board Assignment

This week there are no formal discussion board assignments. However, there is a reading reflection assignment on research & ethics.

Write 5-6 sentences regarding your readings.

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