Valid consent for genomic epidemiology in developing countries

PLoS Med. 2007 Apr;4(4):e95. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040095.

Abstract

Drawing on experience gained from ongoing research in Mali, this paper describes practical ethical challenges relating to the achievement of valid consent in genomic epidemiology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Developing Countries*
  • Epidemiologic Research Design*
  • Genomics / ethics
  • Genomics / methods
  • Genomics / standards*
  • Global Health
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / ethics
  • Informed Consent / standards*
  • International Cooperation