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.

Which of the following is the most appropriate action to take for the investigator?
Send a copy of the informed consent via facsimile to the subject's wife. After she has had the opportunity to speak to the investigator, she can sign the informed consent and fax it back.
waive any possibility of compensation for injuries that I may receive as a result of participation in this research.
provide a potential subject with appropriate information in an appropriate manner

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that the most appropriate action would be to send a copy of the informed consent via facsimile to the subject's wife. After she has had the opportunity to speak to the investigator, she can sign the informed consent and fax it back. Doing so would legally bind the consent form so that the consent is valid.