42 USC 1397k-2: Research protections
Text contains those laws in effect on May 5, 2024
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITYSUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS AND PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICEDivision B-Elder JusticePart I-National Coordination of Elder Justice Activities and Researchsubpart a-elder justice coordinating council and advisory board on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation
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§1397k–2. Research protections
(a) Guidelines
The Secretary shall promulgate guidelines to assist researchers working in the area of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with issues relating to human subject protections.
(b) Definition of legally authorized representative for application of regulations
For purposes of the application of subpart A of part 46 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, to research conducted under this subpart, the term "legally authorized representative" means, unless otherwise provided by law, the individual or judicial or other body authorized under the applicable law to consent to medical treatment on behalf of another person.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XX, §2023, as added