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Here is some sample content from Experimental Research Investigational Studies:

	PURPOSE: To set forth guidelines for informed consent for the administration of research/experimental medications and treatments. POLICY: The medical director must approve experimental procedures, treatments and medications before initiation. Hospice management and the medical director must assure that the administration of experimental or research medications or treatments is not curative in nature. If so the patient may need to opt out of Hospice care. PROCEDURE: The medical director will initially approve all experimental procedures, treatments and medications. The patient's voluntary...
Second excerpt:
	...director will review all experimental protocols and will rule as to the safety and practicality of home administration. The patient must receive a complete and written explanation of the treatment/procedure and possible side effects/complications before giving consent. Documentation in the medical record must reflect the informed consent. Hospice will document the patient's informed consent on the medical record. If the patient has begun an experimental procedure, treatment and...