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Schizophrenia: Consenting adults . . .

Systematic help from researchers allows patients with schizophrenia to understand the risks and benefits of participating in clinical trials.

References:

Applebaum, P.S. 1998. Missing the boat: Competence and consent in psychiatric research. American Journal of Psychiatry 155(November):1486.

Wirshing, D.A., et al. 1998. Informed consent: Assessment of comprehension. American Journal of Psychiatry 155(November):1508.

Further Readings:

Bower, B. 1995. Law and disorders. Science News 147(Jan. 7):8.

Sources:

Paul S Appelbaum
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Department of Psychiatry
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

Donna A. Wirshing
West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11301 Wilshire Boulevard
Building 210, Room 15
Los Angeles, CA 90073

From Science News, Vol. 154, No. 23, December 5, 1998, p. 367. Copyright Ó 1998 by Science Service.

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