Operationalization of assent for research participation in pre-adolescent children: a scoping review

Abstract Background Seeking assent from children for participation in medical research is an ethical imperative of numerous institutions globally. However, none of these organizations provide specific guidance on the criteria or process to be used when obtaining assent. The primary objective of this...

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Main Authors: Florence Cayouette, Katie O’Hearn, Shira Gertsman, Kusum Menon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-022-00844-2