"Consent for Medical research - Is the patient capable of autonomy?"

  • Prof. Gboyego A Ogunbanjo Medunsa
  • Dr Donna Knapp van Bogaert Medunsa

Abstract

Case study: Dr. Dogma - a surgeon is involved in a clinical trial of a new drug for the treatment of breast cancer. One of his patients, Mrs. M who has terminal breast cancer is being recruited for the trial.The drug offers her the chance for a cure. ls she capable of autonomy to decide whether to take part in the trial or not?

Author Biographies

Prof. Gboyego A Ogunbanjo, Medunsa
MBBS, MFGP(SA), M Fam Med (Medunsa), FACRRM Dept. of Family Medicine & Primary Health Care
Dr Donna Knapp van Bogaert, Medunsa
MA, MBA, M. PHIL Applied Ethics (Biomedical & Business,) (Stell) Department of Anat, Path
Issue
Vol 23 No 2 (2001)
Section
Review Articles
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