Informed consent language should be written in the second person (“you”), not in the first person (“I”). Minimize passive voice to the extent possible. Example of passive voice: “A summary of results will be sent to all study participants.” Example of active voice: “We will send you a summary of the results.”
Follow these steps to write an effective consent form. Step 1: Title and introduction. Step 2: Description of the activity. Step 3: Risks and benefits. Step 4: Confidentiality and data handling. Step 5: Voluntary participation and withdrawal. Step 6: Consent statement. Step 7: Signature and date. Step 8: Contact information.
How to write a consent form: A step-by-step guide Step 1: Title and introduction. Step 2: Description of the activity. Step 3: Risks and benefits. Step 4: Confidentiality and data handling. Step 5: Voluntary participation and withdrawal. Step 6: Consent statement. Step 7: Signature and date. Step 8: Contact information.
Your participation in this research is voluntary, and you will not be penalized or lose benefits if you refuse to participate or decide to stop. Signing this document means that the research study, including the above information, has been described to you orally, and that you voluntarily agree to participate.
Instructions for Developing an Informed Consent Document General Information. Describe the purpose(s) of this research study in lay terms. Purpose of the Study. Procedures. Risks. Benefits. Compensation, Costs and Reimbursement. Withdrawal or Termination from Study. Confidentiality.
The consent form can be downloaded from the NSFAS website: bitly.ws/3bkEe, student portal: bitly.ws/3bkEq or mobile app. Once completed, the form can be uploaded via any of these three NSFAS platforms. Please note that non-submission of the consent form will result in a delay on the outcome of the application.
Consent to Participate I have been encouraged to ask questions and all of my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I have also been informed that I can withdraw from the study at any time. By signing this form, I voluntarily agree to participate in this study.
Examples of giving nonverbal consent may include: Head nod. Thumbs up. Pulling someone closer. Nodding yes. Making direct eye contact. Actively touching someone. Initiating sexual activity.
A document with important information about a medical procedure or treatment, a clinical trial, or genetic testing. It also includes information on possible risks and benefits. If a person chooses to take part in the treatment, procedure, trial, or testing, he or she signs the form to give official consent.