Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 135 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
Chapter 135-7 - CODE OF ETHICS
Rule 135-7-.06 - Research
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 135-7-.06
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) The licensee recognizes that research activities must be conducted with full respect for the rights and dignity of participants and with full concern for their welfare. Participation in research must be voluntary unless it can be demonstrated that involuntary participation will have no harmful effects on the subjects and is essential to the investigation.
(2) Unprofessional conduct includes, but is not limited to:
(a) failing to consider carefully the
possible consequences for human beings participating in the research;
(b) failing to protect each research
participant from unwarranted physical and mental harm;
(c) failing to ascertain that the consent of
the research participant is voluntary and informed;
(d) failing to treat information obtained
through research as confidential;
(e) knowingly reporting distorted, erroneous,
or misleading information.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-7A-5(d).
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