Which statement about delegation of trial-related activities is correct?

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Which statement about delegation of trial-related activities is correct?

Delegation is allowed under GCP as long as the investigator keeps overall responsibility for the trial. Tasks can be assigned to qualified individuals such as sub-investigators, study staff, or external vendors, but the investigator must ensure they are competent, properly trained, and adequately supervised. The investigator remains accountable for participant safety, data integrity, and adherence to the protocol and regulations, and this accountability is documented—often in a delegation log that specifies who is responsible for which tasks. Non-delegable duties stay with the investigator, and oversight cannot be abdicated.

Delegation is allowed under GCP as long as the investigator keeps overall responsibility for the trial. Tasks can be assigned to qualified individuals such as sub-investigators, study staff, or external vendors, but the investigator must ensure they are competent, properly trained, and adequately supervised. The investigator remains accountable for participant safety, data integrity, and adherence to the protocol and regulations, and this accountability is documented—often in a delegation log that specifies who is responsible for which tasks. Non-delegable duties stay with the investigator, and oversight cannot be abdicated.

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