Informed Consent Flashcards
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Under ICH-GCP, which of the following must be included in the informed consent form?
Answer: A statement that participation is voluntary and that the subject may withdraw at any time without penalty
ICH-GCP Section 4.8.10 requires that the informed consent form include a statement that participation is voluntary and that the subject may refuse to participate or withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of benefits.
What must occur before any trial-related procedures are performed on a potential study subject?
Answer: Written informed consent must be obtained
ICH-GCP requires that freely given written informed consent must be obtained from each subject before any trial-specific procedures are performed, including screening tests.
How should the informed consent process be handled for a subject who cannot read?
Answer: An impartial witness must be present during the entire consent discussion and must sign the consent form
When a subject cannot read, ICH-GCP requires that an impartial witness be present during the entire informed consent discussion. The witness must sign and date the consent form to attest that the information was accurately explained and apparently understood.
When a significant new finding arises during a clinical trial that could affect a subject's willingness to continue, what action is required?
Answer: The subject must be informed promptly and re-consent must be obtained with a revised consent form
ICH-GCP Section 4.8.2 requires that when new information becomes available that may be relevant to the subject's willingness to continue, the subject must be informed in a timely manner and a revised consent form must be signed.
What is the role of a legally acceptable representative (LAR) in the informed consent process?
Answer: To provide informed consent on behalf of a subject who is unable to provide consent themselves
A legally acceptable representative may provide informed consent on behalf of a subject who is unable to do so (e.g., due to incapacity, age), according to applicable laws and regulations.
Which of the following statements about informed consent language is correct according to ICH-GCP?
Answer: The consent form should be written in language that is understandable to the subject or the subject's legally acceptable representative
ICH-GCP requires that the informed consent form be written in language that is non-technical and understandable to the subject or the subject's legally acceptable representative.