Informed consent

Question 0

when does the eu convention allow scientific research on humans ?

Answer 0

no effective alternative to use of humans
ethical review
risks are not disproportionate to benefits
no financial gains
legal protection, compensation and sanctions

Question 1

what are the ethical issues of using humans as research subjects ?

Answer 1

informed consent 
psychological well being 
privacy and confidentiality 
harm vs benefit 
rewards 
alternative

Question 2

how do you obtain consent from minors?

Answer 2

age depends on the country
from parents or legal representative
minors refusal to participate should be respected
coming of age

Question 3

what are the main factors involved in using humans for scientific research?

Answer 3

no effective alternative to use of humans
full informed consent- procedures, risks, harms and benefits
unequivocal right to withdraw at any time
additional protection/rights for vulnerable individuals
interests of individual prevail over science and society