title: Children's participation in research: their right to consent.
abstract: This article discusses the ethical and legal considerations related to the inclusion of children in the research process. Specific attention is paid to situations in which customary guidelines are inappropriate. In addition, the results of a survey to determine the manner in which Institutional Review Boards are addressing these issues is presented with suggestions to assist nurse researchers in acquiring review board approvals.
authors.forename: F W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Thurber
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Deatrick
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grey
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D012106:Research / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States