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?
A. Seek permission from one of the child's parent instead.
B. Consent both of the child's parents instead.
C. Request the child reconsider assenting to the study.
D. Honor the child's decision.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Honor the child's decision.

Explanation: