• To be told that the study involves research.
  • To be told any reasonably foreseeable risks, side effects or discomforts that might be expected.
  • To be told of any benefits to the participant that can be reasonably expected.
  • To be told what procedures will be administered and whether any of them are experimental.
  • To be told of appropriate alternative drugs or procedures that might be advantageous to the participant.
  • To be allowed to ask any questions about the research study before giving consent and at any time during the course of the research study.
  • To be told who they can contact with questions about the study, their rights as a participant and who to contact in the case of a research-related injury.
  • To be allowed ample time, without pressure, to decide whether to consent or not to consent to participate.
  • To refuse to participate, for any reason, before and after the research study has started.
  • To receive a signed and dated copy of the informed consent form.
 

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