Anyone who is asked to participate in a research study or who is asked to provide consent to participate on behalf of another has the following rights:
To be fully informed of the nature and purpose of the research including all procedures to be performed or followed.
To be treated with respect in every aspect of the research process.
To have adequate time to consider whether or not to participate in the research.
To be given a description of any risks, discomforts and/or inconveniences reasonably expected from participation.
To be given a description of any benefits you may reasonably expect from participation or to be informed of no possible benefit.
To be provided with an explanation of any alternative procedures that might be available to you, as well as the relative risks and benefits.
To ask any questions about the research study or any of the other procedures involved.
To be told how you may be withdrawn and that you may ask to withdraw, at anytime, without affecting your rights to health care or other services.
To decide to participate in the research study without force, fraud, deceit, duress, coercion, or undue influence.
To be given a signed and dated copy of the consent form when one is required for the research.
For Biomedical Research: To be provided with an explanation of any alternative drugs, biologics, or devices that might be available to you, as well as the relative risks and benefits.
If applicable: To be informed where to get medical treatment if problems from the research study arise.
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