Read "The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research" (1979):

Write a 1,250-1,500 word paper that addresses the significance of autonomy, patient advocacy, and informed consent. Your paper should include:

A description of the concepts of autonomy, patient advocacy, and informed consent.

A discussion of the Nuremberg Code and the Declaration of Helsinki and a summary of the events that led up to the development of ethical guidelines for conducting human clinical trials, including Institutional Review Boards (IRB).

Three examples of ways "The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research" works to protect special populations (e.g., minors, prisoners, persons with mental illness).

A minimum of three references are required.