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Guidance

Medical research involving adults who cannot consent

This Medical Research Council (MRC) guidance is for assessing individuals’ capacity to consent to participation in research.

• From: MRC
• Published: 13 November 2007

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MRC Ethics Guide 2007. Medical research involving adults who cannot consent

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The guidance includes:

• ethical principles
• key concepts
• legal requirements for research.