Adele Cahill

Apr 28, 2023 | bmjopen.bmj.com | Gareth Roberts |Charlotte Lawthom |Martine Price |Adele Cahill

Box 1 Key ethical issues relevant to this studyCapacity to consent and personal consulteesInformed consent will be sought from all participants. Where there are concerns over capacity to consent, thorough discussions will be undertaken within the research team and a final decision will be made by the lead researcher regarding including participants who lack capacity (either temporarily or permanently). Where participants are found to be lacking capacity, a personal consultee may be appointed.