Obtaining a patient’s consent is not the same as having a patient sign a consent form. While a written, countersigned document provides important evidence if consent is disputed in court, in order for ...

While many people indicate “I have read and agree to the terms and conditions”, very few actually take the time to read through everything to truly understand the small print. One journalist estimates ...

Before a patient takes any drug with serious potential consequences, the physician has an obligation to ensure the patient ...

Is a waiver or alteration of written informed consent being requested? If yes: a. Does the research involve no more than minimal risk? b. Is the waiver or alteration appropriate and justified? i. Is ...

Informed consent is one of the most important aspects of conducting ethical research with human participants. Respecting the autonomy of research participants, the investigator must provide complete ...

Rapidly expanding support for psychedelic agents in mental health treatment has introduced unique challenges and essential considerations in the design and implementation of informed consent processes ...

The paper-based informed consent process is one of the most common causes of clinical trial failure. Find out how Medable’s Total Consent solution keeps patients engaged and reduces drop-out, whilst ...

When we talk about consent, we often frame it as a pretty simple concept. In a sense, it is — it’s a plain truth that you need to respect a partner’s “no,” no matter what. But the underlying process ...