"Maintaining integrity in clinical research is extremely important, so I would handle this situation very carefully. First, I would want to clarify the request to ensure that I am not misinterpreting it. I would also want to do that in writing and request a response via email or memo to ensure that I best understand what is being asked of me. Once I have a clear understanding, I would politely indicate my discomfort with the task and suggest an alternative approach. If my supervisor were to persist, then I would ultimately seek guidance from a superior."

When preparing a response, consider the various factors and influences that go into the circumstances, such as potential miscommunication or misinterpretation. If you have an example of a time when you have encountered an unethical request in the past and handled it the right way, then discuss it with your interviewer! You want to make it clear that you would be very forthright and leave no stone unturned in determining that it was truly an unethical request.