Boni mores and consent for child research in South Africa

Consent is required for almost all health research. In order for consent to be valid a number of requirements must be met including that the consent cannot be contra bonos mores or contrary to public policy. This principle has its roots in the common law and it is used to ensure that the consent to...

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Main Authors: Ann Strode, Jacintha Toohey, Priya Singh, Catherine Slack
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2015-05-01
Series:South African Journal of Bioethics and Law
Online Access:http://www.sajbl.org.za/index.php/sajbl/article/download/346/389