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

Prof. Gboyego A Ogunbanjo, Dr Donna Knapp van Bogaert

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?

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SA Fam Pract | ISSN: 1726-426X

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