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Summary

Supported decision-making in research enables participation for individuals with cognitive disabilities, preserving their agency. This approach, championed by David T. Wasserman, balances respect with vigilance against exploitation risks.

Keywords:

David T. Wasserman cognitive disability informed consent research ethics supported decision making

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Area of Science:

Bioethics
Disability Studies
Research Ethics

Background:

Introduces a special issue on supported decision-making (SDM) in research.
Honors David T. Wasserman, a key organizer of the NIH workshop and coauthor.
Situates SDM as an emerging approach to research participation for individuals with cognitive disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight David T. Wasserman's contributions to supported decision-making in research.
To explore the ethical considerations of enabling research participation for people with cognitive disabilities.
To emphasize the importance of agency and avoiding exploitation in research contexts.

Main Methods:

Memorial essay format, drawing on recollections and coauthored papers.
Analysis of Wasserman's approach to balancing respect, agency, and exploitation risks.
Reflection on conceptual clarity, institutional design, and collaborative mentorship.

Main Results:

Wasserman advocated for a respectful yet clear-eyed approach to SDM in research.
His work focused on preventing exploitation and protecting participants' interests, especially in complex cases.
Emphasis on conceptual clarity, practical institutional design, and mentorship through collaboration.

Conclusions:

Wasserman's intellectual contributions significantly influenced disability bioethics and research ethics.
His legacy includes a commitment to ethical research practices and the mentorship of others.
The essay reflects on his intellectual virtues, humor, and lasting impact on the field.