The Person Who Is Overseeing a Study and Is Familiar

question 21

Multiple Choice

The person who is overseeing a study and is familiar with requirements for informed consent is the:

• A) controller.
• B) institutional review foreman.
• C) principal investigator.
• D) abstract editor.

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Definitions:

Interest in Existing

The stake or concern individuals have in maintaining their existing state or condition in various contexts.

Open Future

The idea that individuals should have the opportunity to shape their own lives and futures, free from undue constraints or predetermined outcomes.

Informed Consent

The process by which a patient voluntarily confirms his or her willingness to participate in a particular medical intervention, after having been informed of all the risks, benefits, alternatives, and consequences associated with that intervention.