Children, whose biological samples have been collected, have not consented to be part of research. Since it is illegal for children to consent for themselves, their inclusion are due to parental consent. Ethical concerns arise when the children have now become adults. Is there a responsibility for researchers to contact them for re-consent?
Re-Consent in Pediatric Biobanking
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Re-Consent in Pediatric Bioethics
On October 27, 2016, Jane Hartsock, JD, MA, gave a presentation on the issues that can arise from the re-consent process of pediatric biobanking and whether re-consent is necessary.
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