This online reading activity is for anyone conducting research involving human subjects.
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and General Content, Non-Clinical SAM credit.
This online reading activity is an excellent introduction for anyone conducting research and provides case studies showing the proper conduct when research involves human subjects.
Overview
This self-assessment module (SAM) activity examines fundamentals of research ethics as they relate to radiology. In this educational activity you will examine the concept and application of research ethics, through directed study of three journal articles. Radiologists will satisfy non-clinical ABR MOC requirements. Read the materials, answer the posttest and survey questions, and print your certificates immediately.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will:
• Provide examples of the ethical principles included in the Belmont Report
• Summarize the responsibilities of the IRB (institutional review board) system
• Explain the concept of informed consent
• If realistic case studies are presented that require the participant to apply the basic principles of research ethics, they will select the correct course of action as described in the legal and ethical documents included in this activity.
• If, during the practice of research, radiologists are presented with a situation that requires them to apply the basic principles of research ethics, they will perform correctly in accordance with the legal and ethical documents referenced by this activity.
Accreditation Statement
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The American College of Radiology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Qualified on 9/10 by the American Board of Radiology in meeting the criteria for self-assessment, this activity is designated for 1 SAM credit toward the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program.
CME Released: 06/2011 CME Expires: 06/2014
The time needed to complete this activity is estimated to be 1.5 hours.
Faculty
Petra J. Lewis, MD, Associate Professor Radiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dartmouth Medical School, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.
Jocelyn Chertoff, MD, MS , Professor of Radiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dartmouth Medical School, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.
Etta D. Pisano, MD, Vice President for Medical Affairs, Dean, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
William Seebeck, Assistant Director, ACR Education Department, Reston
Ethical conduct of radiology research with human participants. Burger I, Kass N.. Core curriculum: Research ethics for radiology residents Informed consent for medical treatment and research: A review. Del Carmen MD and Joffe S. The Oncologist 2005;10:636-641.
Required Reading (Included in the activity)
J Am Coll Radiol. 2006 Dec;3(12):932-9
Chertoff JD, Pisano E, Gert B. Acad Radiol, 2009, Vol. 16, Issue 1, 108-116
Hardware/Software Requirements
This web-based CME activity requires a version 4.x web browser or newer and is best experienced using a current generation browser such as Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 or newer. The required reading materials can be viewed online using Adobe® Reader® available at https://www.adobe.com/