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 ...

All non-exempt research studies at the University at Buffalo where consent of participants is obtained requires use of the HRP-502 Consent Template document. Version ...

Note: Always use lay language that is appropriate to the population being asked to sign the form. Use short paragraphs, bullets and subheadings to increase readability. See the informed consent form ...

Background: Consent forms have become too long and often do little to help people understand the risk elements of their participation in research, instead focusing on risk reduction for research ...

Informed consent involves a subject being given information that a reasonable person would want to have to make an informed decision about whether to participate in research, and the chance to discuss ...