This symposium will focus on the biotechnology of stem cell research and its associated ethical and legal questions. Discussion topics will range from the science of stem cell research to patentability, ethic, and reproductive issues.
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This presentation will give an overview
of the ethical and legal basis
for informed consent in biomedical research. It will describe
some of
the requirements for informed consent, the documentation
of consent, and
exceptions to these requirements. The presentation will
also discuss
some current controversies, and historical and legal cases. More...
