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The involvement of minors in clinical trials in the UK
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Why is it important?
The author discusses the consent requirements which restrict the ability of competent minors to consent or assent. Additionally, concerns are raised regarding the risk benefit ratio applied in paediatric clinical trials. The Regulations are overly restrictive of research to the detriment of the child health.
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This page is a summary of: SEEN BUT NOT HEARD? CHILDREN IN CLINICAL TRIALS, Medical Law Review, February 2010, Oxford University Press (OUP),
DOI: 10.1093/medlaw/fwp024.
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