RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND ETHICS
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General overview of the study purpose and risks
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Information about the study methods and design
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Reports include the study results and conclusions
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The choice of being in the control or intervention group
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is informed consent? Informed consent is one of the founding principles of research ethics. Its intent is that human participants can enter research freely (voluntarily) with full information about what it means for them to take part, and that they give consent before they enter the research.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main purpose of the informed consent process is to protect the patient. A consent form is a legal document that ensures an ongoing communication process between you and your health care provider.
Detailed explanation-3: -(in-FORMD kun-SENT) A process in which patients are given important information, including possible risks and benefits, about a medical procedure or treatment, genetic testing, or a clinical trial. This is to help them decide if they want to be treated, tested, or take part in the trial.
Detailed explanation-4: -Informed consent is obtained to assure the researcher that the participant knows every aspect of their participation in the trial – what the procedures or treatments are going to look like and the potential outcomes, including the benefits and the risks. Obtaining informed consent also benefits the research staff.