Saudi views on consenting for research on medical records and leftover tissue samples.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Consenting for retrospective medical records-based research (MR) and leftover tissue-based research (TR) continues to be controversial. Our objective was to survey Saudis attending outpatient clinics at a tertiary care hospital on their personal preference and perceptions of norm and current practice in relation to consenting for MR and TR.

Methods

We surveyed 528 Saudis attending clinics at a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia to explore their preferences and perceptions of norm and current practice. The respondents selected one of 7 options from each of 6 questionnaires.

Results

Respondents' mean (SD) age was 33 (11) years, 42% were males, 56% were patients, 84% had ≥ secondary school education, and 10% had previously volunteered for research. Respect

SUBMITTER: Al-Qadire MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2974743 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature