Informed consent is more than just a form; it is a process that actively involves the participant. It is an "ongoing exchange of information between the investigator and [participant]" per the OHRP.

Informed consent remains critical in healthcare, and over the last several years, there have been multiple updates from agencies and commissions providing clarifications. Most recently in April 2024, ...

I sat terrified and alone atop a gurney, awaiting the scheduled time for my cystectomy, holding a clipboard with forms to complete as the nurse rushed off to do something else. There was a box to ...