5.4 - Informed Consent
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Practice Questions
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Define informed consent in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what information needs to be shared.
What are the two main reasons informed consent is important?
💡 Hint: Consider both ethical and social impacts.
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What is informed consent?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of a consent process.
True or False: Informed consent can be valid if the participant doesn't fully understand the risks.
💡 Hint: Consider what consent means if risks are unclear.
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a study involving stem cells. How would you ensure informed consent is adequately obtained from your participants? Outline key steps.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can communicate complex ideas simply.
In a hypothetical study, participants report feeling pressured to consent. What are the ethical implications and potential steps to resolve this?
💡 Hint: Consider participant rights and ethical research practices.
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