Guardianship and Administration Amendment (Medical Research) Bill 2020
Legislation Committee· 25 November 2020general_report
The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Guardianship and Administration Amendment (Medical Research) Bill 2020, which addresses a gap in laws regarding incapacitated individuals participating in medical research. Prior to this Act, medical research relied on medical treatment laws. The Act introduces safeguards and reporting requirements.
Impact
The Act affects incapacitated individuals, medical researchers, healthcare providers, and the State Administrative Tribunal. It aims to protect vulnerable individuals while enabling medical advancements.
healthpublic_sectorjusticemedical researchincapacitated patientsguardianshipconsentethicsindependent medical practitionerurgent medical researchsafeguardsWA legislationhealth law
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