Informed Consent:
The permission granted by a participant in a research study (including medical research) after receiving comprehensive information about the study. This is a statement of trust between the institution performing the research procedure and the person (e.g., a patient) on whom the research procedures are to be performed. This includes, for example, the type of protection available to people considering entering a drug trial. Before entering the trial, participants must sign a consent form that contains an explanation of: (a) why the research is being done, (b) what the researchers want to accomplish, (c) what will be done during the trial and for how long, (d) what the risks associated with the trial are, (e) what benefits can be expected from the trial, (f) what other treatments are available, and (g) the participant's right to leave the trial at any time. Informed consent also pertains to situations where certain tests need to be performed. See Clinical Trial.
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