Competency and Informed Consent: Papers and Other Materials Developed for the Workshop 'Empirical Research on Informed Consent with Subjects of Uncertain Competence'

摘要

The workshop on 'Empirical Research on Informed Consent with Subjects of Uncertain Competence' had as its goals: (1) evaluating the current status of empirical research about competence and informed consent; (2) identifying and targeting problem areas in need of further inquiry; and (3) discussing and exploring development of appropriate resources and methodologies for use in such research. The background papers prepared in advance of the workshop are presented in this volume.