Literacy, Comprehension, and Informed Consent in Clinical Research

Institutional review boards (IRBs) and informed consent have recently come under increasing scrutiny. The provision of appropriate and understandable information and its comprehension are key elements of the informed consent process. This article examines how literacy and other factors might impact...

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Published in:Cancer investigation Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 437 - 445
Main Authors: Raich, Peter C., Plomer, Kathy D., Coyne, Cathy A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Informa UK Ltd 2001
Taylor & Francis
Informa Healthcare
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Summary:Institutional review boards (IRBs) and informed consent have recently come under increasing scrutiny. The provision of appropriate and understandable information and its comprehension are key elements of the informed consent process. This article examines how literacy and other factors might impact on comprehension of the information provided. Better understanding of these issues and how to best address them are crucial to allowing clinical research subjects to participate as well-informed and willing partners in scientific inquiry.
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ISSN:0735-7907
1532-4192
DOI:10.1081/CNV-100103137