Informed Consent
Informed consent should include all of the following that
apply:
- Explanation
of research purpose and procedures.
- Description
of any procedures which are experimental.
- Benefits
to the participant, university and/or society.
- Risks;
even minor risks that would be significant to only a few.
- Participation
is voluntary and the participant can withdraw at any time without penalty or
loss of benefits.
- Alternate
procedures/treatments available for a condition.
- Who
to contact with pertinent questions.
- The
amount of time required of the participants.
- Confidentiality
of data and final disposition of data.
- If
the research involves more than minimal risk, a description of compensation
and treatment that is available for injury and who to contact in the event
of a research related injury.
- A
statement of acknowledgement of having read and understood the consent
document, having the opportunity to have questions answered by the Principal
Investigator and giving consent to participate in the study followed by the
signature of the participant.
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