AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Informed consent is a procedure through which a competent subject, after having received and understood all the research-related information, can voluntarily provide his or her willingness to participate in a clinical trial.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-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: -Valid informed consent for research must include three major elements: (1) disclosure of information, (2) competency of the patient (or surrogate) to make a decision, and (3) voluntary nature of the decision. US federal regulations require a full, detailed explanation of the study and its potential risks.

Detailed explanation-5: -Obtaining informed consent for a research study requires open and honest communication between the researcher and the study participant. Obtaining informed consent for a research study requires open and honest communication between the researcher and the study participant.