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Medical Experimentation

While reading the international news in her newspaper, Ginette’s attention is caught by an advertisement: “We are presently seeking post-menopausal women aged 18-65, non-smoking, to participate in a clinical research study concerning the development of a new medication. Compensation can reach up to $1650.” Ginette would really like to have $1650 in her pocket: it would pretty much be the price of a nice trip down South! However, she wonders about the safety of this research and what sort of rules apply to it.

In this Infosheet, Éducaloi explains the relevant rules on medical experimentation involving humans.