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 ...

Over the past 50 years, the informed consent process has become increasingly regulated and standardized, while the challenges remain persistent and hard to overcome. 8 Consent forms are increasingly ...

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 ...

The law relating to consent and the process dentists need to go through to gain valid and informed consent to treat patients changed significantly following the landmark ruling of Montgomery v ...

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 ...

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 ...

Research participants have commonly been found to lack basic understanding of fundamental aspects of the studies in which they are participating. The informed consent process is one of many aspects of ...

Just as it has done for most industries and sectors, technology has come to recast the entire healthcare ecosystem. The pandemic has particularly catalysed this all-round and enduring shift. Whether ...

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 ...