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Question 1

informed consent

Answer 1

• competence
• understand
• temporary/ episodic, attempt to obtain consent when symptoms do not interfere
• mental health deteriorate during study and give preference
• legal guardian/ authorised person authorised by law may give consent
• possible to include person without consent - clinical trials

Question 2

placebo treatment

Answer 2

• researcher intentionally withheld effective treatment so they remain unwell
• tested over prolonged periods, goes without drugs