Which of the Following Best Represents Informed Consent

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents informed consent?

• A) Research subjects agree in writing or verbally to participate in research when they are informed of the foreseeable risks and potential benefits of participation.
• B) Research subjects agree in writing or verbally to participate in research when participation is voluntary and does not reflect mere acquiescence.
• C) Research subjects agree in writing or verbally to participate in research when consent is rendered only by an intellectually competent and mature individual.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

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