What Factors Might Influence Whether It Is Ethical to Require

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Multiple Choice

What factors might influence whether it is ethical to require an elderly person to participate in a research study? (Select all that apply.)

• A) The relevance of the research study to issues important to elderly patients
• B) The ethnic background of the potential elderly participant
• C) The age of the potential elderly participant
• D) The cognitive capacity of the potential elderly participant
• E) The degree of risk associated with the study

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