Category: Definitions
Fully informing participants of the risks, benefits, and procedures involved in a study is a standard requirement in research with human participants. Ethically and legally, consent is not considered to be "informed" unless the investigator discloses all the facts, risks, and discomforts that might be expected to influence an individual's decision to willingly participate in a research protocol. This applies to all types of research including surveys, interviews, and observations in which participants are identified.
For information on the basic elements of informed consent, visit the informed consent page on the IRB website.
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