Obtaining Informed Consent in an Egyptian Research Study
Rashad, A.M. MacVane Phipps, Fiona E.
Rashad, A.M.
MacVane Phipps, Fiona E.
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This article explores the concept of internationally acceptable codes of ethics within the context of an Egyptian nurse’s PhD studies. Theoretical work, including gaining ethical approval for the project, took place in the UK, while the data collection phase of the study was done in Egypt. This highlighted areas where the Arab Muslim interpretation of some ethical principles, especially around the issue of gaining informed consent, differed from that currently accepted in British research ethics. The authors argue that it may not be possible, or even desirable, to standardize codes of ethics globally in areas such as academic research. Ethical principles develop from a unique mix of culture and religion. It may be more important to develop cultural competence that includes the ability to understand and respect the way in which ethical principles are interpreted by various societies.
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Rashad A, MacVane Phipps FE and Haith-Cooper M (2004) Obtaining Informed Consent in an Egyptian Research Study. Nursing Ethics. 11(4): 394-399.
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