The current practice with regard to research on neonates is: a. only

The current practice with regard to research on neonates is:

a. only nonviable neonates should become research subjects.
b. parents are allowed to give consent on behalf of the neonate.
c. studies with neonates must include a pilot study.
d. they are extremely vulnerable and should not be involved in research.

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ANS: B
Informed consent for neonates is up to the parents, but they both must sign and must be fully informed as to the nature of the research study.
If the research meets certain conditions, it may be conducted using viable or nonviable neonates. Informed consent for neonates is up to the parents, but they both must sign and must be fully informed as to the nature of the research study.
Studies using neonates must have preclinical and clinical studies to provide information about risks; they do not necessarily need to include a pilot study. Informed consent for neonates is up to the parents, but they both must sign and must be fully informed as to the nature of the research study.
Neonates are certainly extremely vulnerable, but can be involved in research if special care is taken. Informed consent for neonates is up to the parents, but they both must sign and must be fully informed as to the nature of the research study.