Participant Volunteers for Near
Death Experiment
Perhaps surprisingly, given the exotic nature of the NDExp, there
have already been several expressions of interest made by persons
wishing to volunteer as participants in the Near Death Experiment.
Anyone considering volunteering, however should be aware of the
commitment that they are making and the potential risks they are
taking. While Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest is commonly carried
out it is hardly routine and potentially dangerous. Serious injury,
or permanent death cannot be ruled out as a result of participating
in this experiment and persons who participate do so at their
own risk.
Because of the potential dangers, all eligible volunteers will
undergo a thorough physical and psychological assessment prior
to being accepted as participants.
Currently, it is anticipated that the research will be conducted
within Australia and volunteers should be aware that the experiment
may not take place for several years, depending on levels of funding
and support. A register will be kept of all volunteers and they
will be contacted as required for assessment, or participation.
Anyone who is interested in participating is encouraged to volunteer,
however, all persons will need to be over the age of 18 at the
time of volunteering.
Needless to say, all volunteers and participants have the right
to withdraw from the experiment at any stage.