Question

A federally funded research study involving children 8 to 12 years old involves collecting a single voided urine sample to assess the frequency of asymptomatic proteinuria (higher amounts of protein in the urine without any signs or symptoms of illness or infection). Your IRB has determined that assent of children age 8 and older is required for the study. A 10 year old firmly declined to participate in the study described above. Which of the following procedures best describes the action to be taken by the investigator?

Honor the Childs decision
Social Justice

Answer 1

Answer: honor the Child's decision

Explanation: Among humans, children are the most endangered population daily due to their high cognitive and physical capabilities

Therefore, there are ethical rules protecting the rights of a child. It is vital for researchers to obtain a child assent even with parents permission and consent also. Honoring the child decision is the best.