Scholarly Commons at Boston University School of Law
Abstract
Before an investigator can use any person as a subject in biomedical or behavioral research, he must obtain that person\u27s informed consent. This consent must be voluntary, competent, and understanding.1 There are two questions that arise in regard to experimentation on children. First, is a child legally capable of giving an informed and understanding consent? Second, do parents have the legal capacity to consent to the performance of research on their children? This article will attempt to answer both of these questions
