The regulation of informed consent to participation in clinical research by mentally ill persons in South Africa: an overview

A. Nienaber

doi:10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v16i4.262

The regulation of informed consent to participation in clinical research by mentally ill persons in South Africa: an overview

A. Nienaber^*

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Abstract

The article examines the legal requirements relating to the informed consent of mentally ill persons to participation in clinical research in South Africa. First, the juridical basis of informed consent in South African law is outlined; and second, the requirements for lawful consent developed in South African common law and case law are presented. Finally, the article deliberates upon the requirements for the participation of mentally ill persons in research as laid down by the Mental Health Care Act and its regulations, the National Health Act and its (draft) regulations, and the South African Constitution.

Original language	English
Article number	a262
Pages (from-to)	118-124
Number of pages	6
Journal	South African Journal of Psychiatry
Volume	16
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v16i4.262
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2010
Externally published	Yes

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Clinical research

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The regulation of informed consent to participation in clinical research by mentally ill persons in South Africa: an overview

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