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Discover the vital role of consultees when a person lacks capacity to consent. This section explains who can act as a personal or nominated consultee, how researchers recruit and support consultees, and what consultees need to consider when advising on an individual’s likely wishes about research participation.

When a person lacks capacity to give informed consent, the Mental Capacity Act (2005) requires researchers to involve a consultee to help decide whether participation in a study aligns with the person’s likely wishes and feelings.

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