Research Patient Rights
As a volunteer in a research study, you have the right:
- To be told what the study is trying to determine
- To be told what will happen to you and whether any of the procedures, drugs or devices are different from what would be used in standard practice
- To be told about the frequent and/or important risks, side effects or discomforts of the things that will happen to you for research purposes
- To be told if you can expect any benefit from participating and, if so, what the benefits might be
- To be told the other choices you have and how they may be better or worse than being in the study
- To be allowed to ask any questions concerning the study, both before agreeing to be involved and during the course of the study
- To be told what sort of medical treatment is available if any complications arise
- To refuse to participate or to change your mind about participating after the study is started
- To know this decision will not affect your right to receive the care you would receive if you were not in the study
- To receive a copy of the signed and dated consent form
- To be free of pressure when considering whether you wish to agree to be in the study