LAR authority is defined by state law and institutional policy. The IRB must confirm that the consent process appropriately involves the LAR and, where feasible, the subject's assent.
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Glossary Term
Legally Authorized Representative (LAR)
Participant Protections
Also known as: LAR, legally authorized representative
An individual authorized under applicable law to consent to participation in research on behalf of a prospective subject who cannot consent for themselves.
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