Strengths and weaknesses of the European concept of informed consent: Theoretical issues and practical examples

Abstract

A general overview of the legal requirements for consent in health in European Union is presented and a comparison between three different usage of consent is being offered: consent for care; consent for clinical trial participation and consent for data processing. On a second stage a practical example of the strengths and weaknesses of the European concept of informed consent, the research project Linked2Safety is presented. Particular attention is being paid to the involved patients in the project, the different types of consent and the phases of the project as well as the data within the project.