Assent for children's participation in research is incoherent and wrong.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 21775300.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/adc.2011.211342 and PMC identifier 3171745.
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Abstract
When children are considered for participation in research, British and international guidelines suggest that they should provide assent in addition to their parents' consent. However, examination of these guidelines shows there is confusion regarding the concept of assent. Furthermore, the need for assent may cause problems. The guidelines should be revised: the parents of incompetent children should consent for them and competent children should consent on their own behalf.
Medical subject headings
- Informed Consent
- Mental Competency
- Patient Selection