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. Honor the child’s decision.b. Consent both of the child’s parents instead.c. Consent one of the child’s parent instead.d. Request the child reconsider assenting to the study.

Respuesta :

Answer: a. Honor the child’s decision.

Explanation:

If the Institutional Review Board has established that the consent of an over 8 year old child is needed and the 10 year old declines, the 10 year old being over the required age has made a decision that should not be undermined but should be respected and honored.