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Do I need NHS REC review?

My study location: Northern Ireland

Will your research involve at any stage procedures (including use of identifiable tissue samples or personal information) involving adults who lack capacity to consent for themselves, including participants retained in study following the loss of capacity?

An adult (in this context) is anyone over the age of 16.

You should answer YES if your research involves adults whose capacity is likely to fluctuate during the study. 

YES

Is your research health-related and involving offenders?

YES

Does your research involve xenotransplantation?

YES

Is your research a social care project funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (England)?

YES

If none of the above apply, please select NO
NO

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