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Ethical Considerations in Medical Research: Balancing Progress and Patient Rights
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What is the primary ethical principle that guides medical research involving human subjects?
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Autonomy
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Autonomy is the principle that respects the right of individuals to make decisions about their own bodies and health care. In medical research, this means that participants must be fully informed about the risks and benefits of the study and must give their voluntary consent to participate.