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1Boston University School of Public Health, USA.
Abstract:
Federal regulations governing research with human subjects have limited a pregnant woman's authority to decide to participate in research since 1975 by requiring the consent of the fetus's father. Recognition of pregnant women's legal rights has increased since then, in particular, their right to be treated no differently from other adults. In 1998 the Department of Health and Human Services proposed amendments to these regulations that recognize women as the sole decision makers in this area and eliminate requirements for paternal consent. These regulations have not been adopted, however.
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