Informed consent is more than just a form; it is a process that actively involves the participant. It is an "ongoing exchange of information between the investigator and [participant]" per the OHRP.

Expedited studies are research projects that meet one of the categories under 46.110 and involve minimal risk. Full board studies are those the IRB determines does not fall under exempt or expedited ...

The goal of the informed consent process is to ensure that the research subject is treated with respect and human dignity. The process does this by safeguarding and advocating for the subject's right ...

Federal regulations require that researchers obtain legally effective, documented, voluntary informed consent from prospective subjects (or subjects' legally authorized representatives) before ...

Informed consent is an agreement between the investigators and the research participants. A signed informed consent form notifies potential research participants of their obligations and rights, and ...

There has been an increased focus over the past couple of years on patient rights, resulting in a renewed emphasis on informed consent by healthcare regulators, such as The Joint Commission. This ...

An in-depth review of consent forms provided to volunteers for HIV/AIDS research in the United States and abroad about study procedures, risks and benefits has found that the forms were extremely long ...