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Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-162.16 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Human research" means any systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, utilizing human subjects, that is designed to develop or contribute to generalized knowledge. Hum…
Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-162.17 Exemptions
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The following categories of human research are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: 1. Activities of the Virginia Department of Health conducted pursuant to § 32.1-39; 2. Research or student learning outcomes assessments conducted in educational settings involving regular …
Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-162.18 Informed consent
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A. In order to conduct human research in this Commonwealth, informed consent must be obtained if the person who is to be the human subject is as follows: (i) capable of making an informed decision, then it shall be subscribed to in writing by the person and witnessed; (ii) incapa…
Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-162.19 Human research review committees
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A. Each institution or agency which conducts or which proposes to conduct or authorize human research shall establish a human research review committee. The committee shall be composed of representatives of varied backgrounds to ensure the competent, complete, and professional re…