To promote research with persons suffering from dementia
The Conseil des
aînés du Québec believes that the restrictions imposed by
Article 21 of the Civil Code of Québec on research carried out with
persons suffering from dementia give rise to a worrisome situation
and that steps must be taken to improve this situation.
The Conseil therefore supports the document entitled "L'Article 21
du code civil et la recherche auprès des aînés atteints de démence
dans les milieux de soins de longue durée au Québec : une analyse,
un constat, une proposition" (Article 21 of the Civil Code and
research with seniors suffering from dementia in long-term care
facilities in Québec: analysis, findings, proposals). The Conseil
is in favour of the proposals set forth in this document making it
possible to ensure the safety of seniors incapable of giving
consent while allowing research within this population.
Press release (French only)
