Assent for children's participation in research is incoherent and wrong
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چکیده
When children are considered for participation in research, British and international guidelines suggest that they should provide assent in addition to their parents' consent. However, examination of these guidelines shows there is confusion regarding the concept of assent. Furthermore, the need for assent may cause problems. The guidelines should be revised: the parents of incompetent children should consent for them and competent children should consent on their own behalf.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 96 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011