Obtaining Informed Consent from human subjects is a necessary
and important part of research that reflects the principle of
respect for persons. Informed consent assures that prospective
human subjects will understand the nature of the research and
can knowledgeably and voluntarily decide whether or not to
participate. The Informed Consent process should be tailored to
each individual project; what is appropriate and approved for
one project may not be appropriate or approved for another. When
developing Informed Consent procedures and forms Investigators
should keep in mind the prospective participant population, the
risk involved in the research, the sensitivity of the research,
and the research procedures. The IRB has developed the guidance
documents below to help Investigators develop appropriate
Informed Consent procedures and forms. - General Information
about Informed Consent - Information regarding Waiving Informed
Consent or Required Elements of Informed Consent - Methods for
Obtaining Documentation