Clinical Research involving Children: consideration relating to assent

Authors

  • Rita Villena Sarmiento International Association of Dental Research
  • Marcia Vieira da Motta University of Sao Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/rbd2013.29.8084

Keywords:

informed consent, bioethical issues/legislation & jurisprudence, assent, children

Abstract

Physicians and others conducting medical and dental research involving children as participants face quite challenging questions and responsibilities, especially in developing countries. Age, maturity, cognitive development, previous experience, social and cultural contexts, are all factors involved in a minor’s competence to assent. However, the literature has suggested some age thresholds for children to meet assent requirements and skills that they should have to participate meaningfully in decision-making situations regarding their health. This paper discusses the international regulatory documents regarding children consent in Clinical Research.

Author Biographies

Rita Villena Sarmiento, International Association of Dental Research

DDS, MS, PhD. International Association of Dental Research. President. Latin America Region.

Marcia Vieira da Motta, University of Sao Paulo

DDS, MS, PhD. Post-Doctoral Fellow. Medical School, University of Sao Paulo.

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How to Cite

Villena Sarmiento, R., & Vieira da Motta, M. (2013). Clinical Research involving Children: consideration relating to assent. Revista De Bioética Y Derecho, (29), 51–61. https://doi.org/10.1344/rbd2013.29.8084

Issue

2013: Núm. 29 - nov

Section

General section

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