This issue was raised on this list last year with
regard of use of surplus blood samples in research and
QA purpose. The MRC guidelines document is helpful in
this regard, just follow this link:
http://www.mrc.ac.uk/pdf-tissue_guide_fin.pdf
The RCPath also produced a document on use of surplus
tissues in research.
Mohammad
--- "Griffiths Paul (RQ3) BCH"
<[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Dear Colleague,
>
> Further to the DoH Model Consent Policy how are
> other labs dealing with the
> issue of consent for tissue samples to be taken for
> diagnostic purposes? The
> policy states that,
> 'The legal position regarding the use of
> human tissue (including
> blood samples and other bodily fluids provided for
> testing) raises some
> difficult issues and is currently under review. Such
> tissue can be very
> valuable in education and research, and it's use may
> lead to developments in
> healthcare for all. .... Tissue samples may be
> used for quality
> assurance purposes without requiring specific
> patient consent provided there
> is an active policy of informing patients of such
> use.
>
> This raises a number of issues.
>
> 1. Given that the definition of tissue is a sample
> containing nucleic acids,
> do we need written consent for any blood samples or
> other fluids containing
> nucleated cells if they are likely to be stored and
> used for education,
> researc or audit purposes?
>
> 2. For solid tissue samples presumably we have to
> keep records of whether
> consent has been given for storage, use in audit,
> education and research or
> whether the patient (or carer) wants the specimen
> destroyed or returned.
>
> 3. Is a separate consent form required from the
> general 'consent to
> treatment' form?
>
> I would be grateful for any comments regarding
> experience with this issue,
> and examples of any consent forms currently in use.
>
> Many thanks
>
> Paul Griffiths
>
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