If a Seriously Brain-Damaged Patient Cannot Give Informed Consent to Participate

question 47

Multiple Choice

If a seriously brain-damaged patient cannot give informed consent to participate in medical research,then researchers can:

• A) include the person in research only if they provide a complete debriefing at the conclusion of the study
• B) relax the requirements regarding the relative risk of participation in the study
• C) apply to the American Medical Association to waive the requirement for informed consent
• D) obtain consent for the patient to take part in the research by getting permission from a legal guardian