An elderly gentleman, whose wife is his legally authorized representative (LAR) 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?

Your answer : The investigator can go ahead and…show more content…

Which of the following statements in a consent form is an example of exculpatory language?
Your answer : I waive any possibility of compensation for injuries that I may receive as a result of participation in this research.

We need to send a copy of the informed consent to the subject's wife. Then, after she speaks with the investigator she can sign the consent and send it back.

The correct answer for:

Which of the following statements in a consent form is an example of an exculpatory language?

Is:

I reject any possible compensation for injuries that might affect me as a result of my participation in this research.

Explanation:

The reasons behind the answers are: In the first question we need to find the quickest way to send the consent. It can be scanned, faxed, etc. But we need to understand that it has to be signed by the wife as she is the one with the authority to provide us the consent as the subject is unable to do so. The reason for the second question is that in the first place the consent has to include a direct statement of liberating the research, the organization behind it, and the person from any responsibility of complication.