Research

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(1) Research involving persons with mental illness shall be conducted only with the informed consent of the person with mental illness and the approval of the institutional ethics committee.
(2) Research involving persons with mental illness who are unable to give informed consent shall be conducted only if—
- (a) the research has the potential to benefit the person with mental illness;
- (b) the research cannot be conducted with persons who are able to give informed consent;
- (c) the research is approved by the institutional ethics committee;
- (d) the nominated representative of the person gives informed consent.

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