Ethical Principles That Protect You
The Belmont Report explains the ethical principles that guide medical and behavioural research involving people. It helps ensure that research is fair, respectful and focused on participant safety.
The Belmont Report is based on three core principles. Together they shape how every study at our Clinical Research Centre is designed and conducted.
You have the right to make your own decisions about joining a research study.
Research is designed to maximize possible benefits and minimize potential risks.
Research participants are selected fairly and ethically.
The Belmont Report sits alongside other landmark documents that together form the ethical foundation for clinical research worldwide — and at KG Hospital.
Established voluntary consent as essential in research involving people.
Read more →International standards for ethical medical research, created by doctors.
Read more →Three core principles: Respect for Persons, Beneficence and Justice.
Download this guide, or explore how these principles are put into practice for every participant at KG Hospital.
Participant-friendly summary prepared by the Clinical Research Centre, KG Hospital. Refer to the original Belmont Report for its complete text.