Which of the Following Statements About Informed Consent Is Accurate

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about informed consent is accurate?

• A) Informed consent needs to be sought only if risks outweigh benefits.
• B) Informed consent is required if physical risks exist but not psychological risks.
• C) Researchers must obtain voluntary participation of subjects after informing them of possible risks and benefits.
• D) A researcher is not obligated to seek informed consent if the details of the study could upset the subject and potentially affect the study outcome.

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Definitions:

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