Research Terms/Definitions – L

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Legally Authorized Representative:  An individual or judicial or other body authorized under applicable law to consent on behalf of a prospective subject to the subject’s participation in the procedure(s) involved in the research.

For VAMC Research:  A legally authorized representative is an individual or body authorized under applicable law to consent on behalf of a prospective subject to the subject’s participation in the procedure(s) involved in the research.