Case studies are a tool for discussing scientific integrity.
Cases are designed to confront the readers with a specific problem that does not lend itself to easy answers. By providing a focus for discussion, cases help trainees to define or refine their own standards, to appreciate alternative approaches to identifying and resolving ethical problems, and to develop skills for dealing with hard problems on their own. For the sake of time and clarity of purpose, it is essential that one individual have responsibility for leading the group discussion. Defining, and re-defining as needed, the questions to be answered. Keeping the pace of discussion appropriate to the time available.