Question

An elderly gentleman, whose wife is his legally authorized representative since his strokes several years ago, was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. He is eligible for a clinical trial using a new investigational drug that aims to treat lung cancer. He is able to express interest, shows a basic understanding of the nature of the trial, and gives his assent to participation. The subject's wife is out of town on a business trip.What is the most appropriate action to take for the investigator?

Answer 1

An ACV is an injury that severely impairs a person's cognitive and reasoning ability, which will be prevented from making a decision of any kind despite expressing interest and a basic understanding of the medication in the trial that would be used for lung cancer. To avoid the investigator subsequently demands the right thing is to wait for authorization from the wife.