The Portuguese Burghers[1][2][3] are an ethnic group in Sri Lanka, of mixed Portuguese and Sri Lankan descent.[4] They are Roman Catholic and spoke the Sri Lanka Indo-Portuguese language, a creole based on Portuguese. In modern times, English has become the common language while Sinhalese is taught in school as a second language. Many Portuguese Burghers living on the east coast of Sri Lanka are of Portuguese descent; this is evident in the Sri Lanka-Indo Portuguese language, which has many affiliations to Sinhalese and Portuguese.[5] They are mixed with other Burgher people, including Dutch Burghers. However, Portuguese Burghers are not Dutch Burghers.[6]
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.
one of the most effective method in preventing someone from drug-abuse is by tackling their moral judgement. If we able to convinve them that abusing drugs will only cause harm and misery to them and the people that they love, they will tend to stay far away from it
Revising is a logical process that involves evaluating the effectiveness of a message in relation to the needs of the audience and the purpose of the message. Hope this helps :)
