In which year was the Belmont Report published?

In which year was the Belmont Report published?

• A. 1979
• B. 1961
• C. 1984
• D. 1991

Answer: (A)

The Belmont Report's publication year is 1979. It was issued by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research, created in response to ethical concerns raised by studies like the Tuskegee syphilis study. The report established the foundational principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice, and it laid out protections for research participants, such as informed consent, careful assessment of risks and benefits, and fair subject selection. Because of this historical context and the commission’s work, 1979 is the correct year. The other years listed do not correspond to the Belmont Report’s release.

The Belmont Report's publication year is 1979. It was issued by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research, created in response to ethical concerns raised by studies like the Tuskegee syphilis study. The report established the foundational principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice, and it laid out protections for research participants, such as informed consent, careful assessment of risks and benefits, and fair subject selection. Because of this historical context and the commission’s work, 1979 is the correct year. The other years listed do not correspond to the Belmont Report’s release.