Question

what ethical obligations do physicians have when conducting research using stem cells? select all that apply. adhere to institutional review board requirements. disregard their own personal beliefs regarding embryos. ensure that research is carried out with appropriate informed consent. ensure that the research is carried out with appropriate oversight and monitoring. stay guided by the commitment to the welfare of patients and the advancement of medical science. convince the scientific community that research using stem cells is the only method in which the subject can be adequately analyzed.

Explanation:

• Institutional review boards set ethical and safety - related standards for research, so physicians must adhere to their requirements.
• Informed consent is a fundamental ethical principle in research to respect the autonomy of participants.
• Appropriate oversight and monitoring ensure the ethical and proper conduct of research.
• The commitment to patient welfare and medical science advancement is a guiding ethical principle.
• Physicians don't need to disregard personal beliefs about embryos, as they can recuse themselves if there is a conflict. Also, they don't have to convince the scientific community that stem - cell research is the only method for analysis.

Answer:

A. Adhere to institutional review board requirements.
C. Ensure that research is carried out with appropriate informed consent.
D. Ensure that the research is carried out with appropriate oversight and monitoring.
E. Stay guided by the commitment to the welfare of patients and the advancement of medical science.