Research on COVID-19 in South Africa: Guiding principles for informed consent

摘要: Research is imperative in addressing the COVID-19 epidemic, both short and long term. Informed consent a key pillar of research should be central to conduct research. Yet range factors, including physical distancing requirements, risk exposure infection staff, multiple pressures on healthcare environment, have added layers challenges process patients. Internationally, recognition that for may imperfect has led suggestions ensure remains ethical. Drawing these guidelines, we propose South African context combines individual with delayed proxy individuals who temporarily incapacitated, combined principles considered design