Opt-out as an acceptable method of obtaining consent in medical research: a short report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A prospective cohort study was set up to investigate a possible association between antibiotic prescribing and antibiotic resistance of <it>E. coli </it>urinary tract infection in the community. Participation of patients...

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Main Authors: Hanahoe Belinda, Cormican Martin, Vellinga Akke, Bennett Kathleen, Murphy Andrew W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/40