who says the definition of tissue is material containing nucleic acids?
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From: Griffiths Paul (RQ3) BCH [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 11:22 AM
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Subject: Request for help re: Consent Issues
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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