HSE National Policy for Consent in Health and Social Care Research (Version 2.0)
The HSE National Research and Development | Office of the Chief Clinical Officer announced (January 2025) the publication of Version 2.0 of the HSE National Policy for Consent in Health and Social Care Research addressing the age of consent for young people, aged 16-17 years old. This revision ensures alignment with clinical trials legislation and acknowledges the autonomy of young people to participate in health and social care research. The HSE National Policy for Consent in Health and Social Care Research provides one overarching policy to guide healthcare services hosting research, particularly to those conducting research and to Research Ethics Committees reviewing research proposals in the HSE and its funded organisations.https://medicalresearch.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=574&action=edit