well, it may be one thing when we're talking about functional adults deciding for themselves to opt-in to experimental treatment. i would guess that these prot

well, it may be one thing when we're talking about functional adults deciding for themselves to opt-in to experimental treatment. i would guess that these protections exist to cover a broader group including children or those who are in the care of others and aren't necessarily capable of making their own decisions about experimental treatment... to say nothing of other forms of coercion otherwise-capable adults may face when it comes to stuff like this. it's tricky! and it doesn't seem like there's a one-size-fits-all approach that offers protection for those who need it.