Can anyone give me an opinion as to the ethics of using, for research
and audit purposes, anonymised data from the records of patients who
are no longer alive?
It would seem sensible to me that "consent" (e.g. from relatives) is
not required under these circumstances - but then I don't know for
certain.
Many thanks,
Nick Miller
London
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