Cases for discussion

Case for discussion on commissioned research and the limits of commissioner influence.

Case for discussion on the ethics of literary interpretation and the use of private information.

Case for discussion on informed consent in research with children in a vulnerable life situation.

Case for discussion about involving children in research, based on the well-known dictator game.

Case for discussion about deception research.

How should researchers inform participants and obtain consent in a study on the gap between actual and self-reported competence?

Case for discussion about co-authorship and collegiality.

Is it ethically acceptable in research to “outsource” medical trials to developing countries?

What considerations must be made when conducting research on the acute treatment of unconscious patients?

A water filter containing nanoparticles is set to be commercialized. Is four weeks of testing on mice sufficient to ensure the product's safety?

Should one conduct research on sculptures sold out of their country of origin via corrupt officials?

Case for discussion about participatory observation in psychiatry, competence to consent, and the burden on patients.

Is it permissible for a researcher to agree to listen to information provided on the condition that it is not covered by consent?