§ 23-17.5-7 - Experimentation. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-17.5-7

   § 23-17.5-7  Experimentation. – If it is proposed that a patient be used in any human experimentation project,the patient shall first be thoroughly informed in writing of the proposal, andshall be offered the right to refuse to participate in the project. A patientwho, after being thoroughly informed, wishes to participate, must execute awritten statement of informed consent. The informed consent documentation shallbe maintained on file in the facility.