Reconsidering the Terminology: Study Participants as “Subjects” or Not?

The article highlights the importance of semantics in shaping our perception of this relationship and the ethical, psychological, and practical dimensions of conducting research on human beings. The term “subjects” implies passivity and contradicts the principles of informed consent and participant...

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Published in:	Substance abuse : research and treatment Vol. 17; p. 11782218231217783
Main Author:	Corpuz, Jeff Clyde
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01.01.2023 Sage Publications Ltd SAGE Publishing
Subjects:	Academic discourse Autonomy Clinical research Ethics Informed consent Letter to the Editor Passivity Physicians Practitioner patient relationship Semantics Terminology Volunteers Patient subject participants
ISSN:	1178-2218, 1178-2218
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