Why did HM’s amnesia make informed consent ethically difficult?
He could not remember agreeing to take part after consenting.
He could not communicate his decision to researchers after consenting.
He could not understand the purpose of the research before consenting.
He could not withdraw his permission to take part after consenting.
Flashcards for Edexcel A Level Psychology Issues and debates, covering the key terms, definitions and case studies you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 25 cards drawn from Issues and debates, matched to the Edexcel A Level Psychology (9PS0) specification.
