NDLI: The fallout: What happens to whistleblowers and those accused but exonerated of scientific misconduct?

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Author	Lubalin, James S. Matheson, Jennifer L.
Copyright Year	1999
Abstract	Current DHHS regulations require that policies and procedures developed by institutions to handle allegations of scientific misconduct include provisions for “undertaking diligent efforts to protect the positions and reputations of those persons who, in good faith, make allegations.” Analogously, institutions receiving PHS funds are required to protect the confidentiality of those accused of such misconduct or, failing that, to restore their reputations if the allegations are not confirmed. Based on two surveys, one of whistleblowers and one of individuals accused but exonerated of scientific misconduct, this paper examines how well the system works to protect both sets of participants in cases of alleged misconduct.Contrary to popular impressions created by notorious cases, substantial minorities of both whistleblowers and exonerated scientists experience no adverse outcomes at the time the allegations are made and pursued. During this period, however, whistleblowers report more negative outcomes and more severe negative outcomes than their accused but exonerated counterparts. In the longer run, majorities of both groups report little impact on different aspects of their careers or professional activities, though those who report any impacts generally report negative ones. The accused but exonerated, however, appear to fare worse than whistleblowers in impacts on several aspects of their personal lives; their mental health, physical health, self-esteem, and self-identity.The evidence from these studies suggests that: (1) federal officials should focus on the role of institutional and departmental officials in mediating the most severe consequences experienced by those involved in these incidents; (2) potential whistleblowers and accused scientists should be counseled regarding the likely harm they will suffer if their case gains notoriety or if they hire an attorney; and (3) institutions can best protect whistleblowers and those accused but exonerated of scientific misconduct by acting promptly and limiting access to information.
Starting Page	229
Ending Page	250
Page Count	22
File Format	PDF
ISSN	13533452
Journal	Science and Engineering Ethics
Volume Number	5
Issue Number	2
e-ISSN	14715546
Language	English
Publisher	Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publisher Date	1999-01-01
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	scientific misconduct scientific integrity whistleblowing exoneration Ethics Philosophy of Science Engineering Biomedical Engineering Medicine/Public Health Philosophy
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects Health (social science) Management of Technology and Innovation Health Policy

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