An investigator is also a treating physician for a potential study participant. Which conflict of interest concern is MOST relevant to informed consent?
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A
The investigator may underestimate the participant's medical literacy
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B
The dual role may impair the participant's ability to freely decline or withdraw without fearing impact on their clinical care
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C
The investigator may disclose proprietary sponsor information during the consent process
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D
The IRB will automatically disqualify the investigator from obtaining consent