An informed consent form would likely contain all of the following statements EXCEPT?
A) you are not required to participate, but if you begin the study you are required to finish it
B) your information will remain confidential and if the research is published all of your identifying information will be removed
C) this research has been approved by the university's Institutional Review Board
D) if you have any questions you should contact Dr. X at xxx-xxxx.

Question

An informed consent form would likely contain all of the following statements EXCEPT?
A) you are not required to participate, but if you begin the study you are required to finish it
B) your information will remain confidential and if the research is published all of your identifying information will be removed
C) this research has been approved by the university's Institutional Review Board
D) if you have any questions you should contact Dr. X at xxx-xxxx.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Informed consent forms emphasize voluntary participation, including the right to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty. Therefore, stating participants are required to finish the study if they begin contradicts the principles of voluntary participation and informed consent.

An Informed Consent Form Would Likely Contain All of the Following