How Should a Completed and Signed Informed Consent Form Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

How should a completed and signed informed consent form be handled?

• A) It is turned over to the agency's institutional review board (IRB) for safekeeping.
• B) It is sent to the National Institutes of Health Office of Research Integrity.
• C) It is filed in a locked filing cabinet, separate from data generated by the study.
• D) It is copied, with one given to the participant and the other held by the researcher.

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Definitions:

Effective Communication

The ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently, often considered a key skill in both personal and professional settings.

Correct Channel

The proper or most effective route or medium for communication or distribution.

Effective Message

Communication that is clearly understood, received as intended, and accomplishes its intended purpose.

Vital Signs

Measurements of the body’s most basic functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.