Ethical Issues of Children as Research Subjects
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2013-08-01Author
Truong, Maria N.
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6 pages
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Article
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Children in past centuries were often recruited and exploited as research subjects for vaccine testing trials and to study the outcomes of infectious disease. The purpose of this paper is to describe current safeguards for child research, explore the continuing problems, and discuss the implications related to nursing practice and the nurse's role in child research.
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About the author: Maria Truong is a native of Wichita, Kansas. While at the School of Nursing she received the Lester T. Sunderland and the Anne Marie Buzbee Scholarships. She is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society and achieved University of Kansas Academic Honor Roll status for eight consecutive semesters. Additionally, she was received a Clinical Excellence Award for her work in the adults clinical setting. She plans to begin her career in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Saint Luke�s Hospital of Kansas City. Her future plans include returning to school to pursue an advanced practice role as a nurse practitioner. She is thankful for the love and support of her family and friends, especially Ricky Brown and Joseph Truong. She is also appreciative to the faculty, clinical preceptors, and staff at the University Of Kansas School Of Nursing for their patience and guidance through her clinical and professional development.
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