- - The informed consent document must be read, signed, and dated by the subject or the subject's legally authorized representative before conducting any study procedures or exams. In addition, the informed consent document must be signed and dated by the individual who consents the subject before conducting Visit 1. A photocopy of the signed informed consent document must be provided to the subject or subject representative, and the original signed document placed in the subject's chart. If the subject is unable to read or sign the informed consent, or unable to comprehend the information provided in the consent process, a legal guardian, decision making proxy, or next of kin must provide written consent, and if possible, subject must verbally assent to receiving an experimental treatment for their wound.