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A way forward so research can include those unable to give informed consent
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A way forward so research can include those unable to give informed consent
Wednesday 26 February 2020, 03:00 AM

The health and disability commissioner is looking for protection for those unable to give consent to taking part in research while still enabling a limited range of such research to proceed
FROM THE HDC
The “best interests” test is not the right way to decide whether someone unable to give informed consent can take part in research, writes Rose Wall
Late last year, the health and disability commissioner suggested changes to the rules for when research can occur involving adults unable to consent
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