The ethics of psychopharmacological research in legal minors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Research in psychopharmacology for children and adolescents is fraught with ethical problems and tensions. This has practical consequences as it leads to a paucity of the research that is essential to support the treatment of this vulnerable group. In this articl...

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Main Authors: Koelch Michael, Tan Jacinta OA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
Online Access:http://www.capmh.com/content/2/1/39