The Mother of a Child Participating in a Research Study

question 19

Multiple Choice

The mother of a child participating in a research study that uses high-dose steroids wishes to withdraw her child from the study.Despite reassurance that adverse reactions to steroids in children are uncommon,the mother still does not change her mind.By withdrawing from the study,the mother is exercising which right? The right

• A) Not to be harmed
• B) To self-determination
• C) To full disclosure
• D) Of confidentiality

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Definitions:

Money

A medium of exchange for goods and services, functioning as a measure of value and a unit of account.

Social Loneliness

The feeling of being alone or isolated from a social perspective, typically arising from a lack of meaningful social connections.

Emotional Loneliness

A feeling of isolation or detachment from others, despite possibly being surrounded by people.

Illness Transmission

The process by which diseases spread from one individual to another, through direct or indirect contact, or environmental exposure.