The regulation of informed consent to participation in clinical research by mentally ill persons: An overview

The article examines the legal requirements relating to the informed consent of mentally ill persons to participation in clinical research in South Africa. First, the juridical basis of informed consent in South African law is outlined; and second, the requirements for lawful consent developed in So...

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Main Author: A Nienaber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2010-12-01
Series:South African Journal of Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://www.sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/262