What is the regulatory framework governing human genetic research in Quebec?
• The Civil Code of Quebec devotes several articles to human experimentation. Article 20 states that “an adult, capable of consenting, may take part in an experiment as long as the risk involved is proportionate with the benefits that can be reasonably expected.” The situation is different for minors or incompetent adults and is dealt with in Article 21. In addition, Article 22 states that consent must be obtained for research that requires the use of a person’s body part (such as tissue or blood), collected during care. Finally, Article 24 requires that consent to participate in research must be given in writing. • Certain Quebec laws, having as a goal the protection of the confidentiality of personal and medical information, also deal with research in general and genetic data (Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector, Act Respecting Access to Documents held by Public Bodies and the Protection of Personal Information).
• The Civil Code of Quebec devotes several articles to human experimentation. Article 20 states that “an adult, capable of consenting, may take part in an experiment as long as the risk involved is proportionate with the benefits that can be reasonably expected.” The situation is different for minors or incompetent adults and is dealt with in Article 21. In addition, Article 22 states that consent must be obtained for research that requires the use of a person’s body part (such as tissue or blood), collected during care. Finally, Article 24 requires that consent to participate in research must be given in writing. • Certain Quebec laws, having as a goal the protection of the confidentiality of personal and medical information, also deal with research in general and genetic data (Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector, Act Respecting Access to Documents held by Public Bodies and the Protection of Personal Information). • The ‘Plan d’action ministérie
