From an ethical point of view, what is the point of determining that a potential research subject is incompetent?
a. An incompetent subject must receive more extensive explanation before consenting to participate in research.
b. According to HIPAA, a different level of records security must ensue.
c. Inclusion of the subject necessitates a different consenting process.
d. The researcher has a responsibility to exclude all incompetent persons from research participation.
ANS: C
Some persons have diminished autonomy or are vulnerable and less advantaged because of legal or mental incompetence, terminal illness, or confinement to an institution. These persons require additional protection of their right to self-determination, because they have a decreased ability, or an inability, to give informed consent. In addition, these persons are vulnerable to coercion and deception.
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