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A written agreement by the program participants to voluntarily participate in an evaluation or study after having been advised of the purpose of the study, the type of the information being collected, and how information will be used.
Ãâó: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/evaluation/glossary/glossary...
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the process of obtaining a patient's permission for a procedure after the patient and doctor have discussed the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure and the patient understands them.
Ãâó: www.fda.gov/cdrh/phakic/glossary.html
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| informed consent |
The permission given by a person before surgery or other kinds of treatment. The patient, or a parent or guardian, must understand the potential risks and benefits of the treatment and legally agree to accept those risks.
Ãâó: www.harthosp.org/cancer/glossary.html
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| informed consent |
Consent by a patient to undergo treatment with an inves tigational agent after information is provided about the risks and possible side effects of the treatment, and contacts for additional information
Ãâó: cancernetwork.com/myths/colon/Col10.htm
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| informed consent |
The process in which a person learns key facts about a clinical trial or research study and then agrees voluntarily to take part or decides against it. This process includes signing a form that describes the benefits and risks that may occur if the person decides to take part.
Ãâó: www.cancercare.mb.ca/CIO/cio_glossary.shtml
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