Consenting of the vulnerable: the informed consent procedure in advanced cancer patients in Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A topic of great concern in bioethics is the medical research conducted in poor countries sponsored by wealthy nations. Western drug companies increasingly view Latin America as a proper place for clinical research trials. The region combines a large population, modern medical facilities, and low per capita incomes. Participants from developing countries may have little or non alternative means of treatment other than that offered through clinical trials. Therefore, the provision of a valid informed consent is important.

Methods

To gain insight about some aspects of the informed consent procedure in a major cancer centre in Mexico, we conducted a three-step evaluation process: 1) a ten point multiple choice survey questionnaires, was used to explore some aspects o

SUBMITTER: Verastegui EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1764745 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature