What are the mechanisms put in place to authorize an exception to consent?
Mechanisms are generally provided to authorize an exception to consent. Their objective is to ensure the respect of the participant’s rights and interests. These mechanisms are provided within the internal ethical norms and legislations of each country. Among the existing mechanisms, we can frequently find the following: • Approval of the project by an ethics review committee • Examination of the legal conformity • Informing the participants or a group or representatives • The absence of opposition by participants.
