Abstract
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Research Society has developed this guidance for nurses involved in research, regardless of what form that may take or where that research takes place. This document provides an overview of:
● the concept of informed consent for research
● the ethical and legal framework
● informed consent in special circumstances
● the responsibilities of those involved in undertaking research
● the process of gaining informed consent
● the participant’s perspective
● obtaining informed consent from vulnerable groups.
● the concept of informed consent for research
● the ethical and legal framework
● informed consent in special circumstances
● the responsibilities of those involved in undertaking research
● the process of gaining informed consent
● the participant’s perspective
● obtaining informed consent from vulnerable groups.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Royal College of Nursing |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-906633-70-7 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Informed Consent
- Nursing
- Social Care
- Research
- Royal College of Nursing