Legal Issues in Research and Experiment Involving Human Subjects

Abstract

        This research aimed to find out solutions of legal problems for researchers in a research and experiment involving human subjects. It focused on the issue of the legitimacy of volunteer’s consent because, in case of errors and any damages, such issue affects the liability of researchers. This research included both legal documents and medical documents. The author summarized and proposed some suggestions for researchers who intend to perform a research and experiment involving human subjects. The author hopes that this research may have some benefits for researchers and public in providing knowledge and understanding regarding the result of a volunteer’s consent in a research and experiment involving human subjects.