Informed Consent

Research Methods 4015

J. Briceo-Perriott

Essential information for

prospective research
subjects:

Before requesting an individuals consent,

the Researcher must provide the
following information in language the
individual is capable of understanding:
That

the person is being invited to

participate as a subject in research
study, the aims and methods of the
research study;

The

expected duration of the subjects

participation;

Essential information for

prospective research subjects:

The

benefits that might reasonably be

expected to accrue to the subject or to
others as an outcome of the research
study;

Any

foreseeable risks or discomfort to

the subject that may be associated with
participation in the research;

Essential information for

prospective research subjects:
The

extent to which confidentiality of

records
will be maintained;

The

extent of the investigators

responsibility, if any, to provide
medical/psychological services to the
subject;

Essential information for

prospective research subjects:
For

research involving more than

minimal risk, whether the subject or the
subjects family or dependants will be
compensated for disability or death
resulting from such injury;

That

the individual is free to refuse to

participate and will be free to withdraw
from the research at any time without
penalty or loss of benefits to which
he/she would otherwise be entitled.

Obligations of Investigators
regarding Informed Consent:
The Researcher also has a duty to:
Communicate to the prospective subject
all the information necessary for
adequately informed consent;
Give the prospective subject full
opportunity and encouragement to ask
questions;
Exclude the possibility of unjustified
deception, undue influence and
intimidation.

Reminder

Always

check to make sure

that all requirements are
stated in your preamble or
letter of consent