Definition of informed consent document

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informed consent document

The term 'informed consent document' as it applies to the area of drug testing can be defined as ' A document that describes the rights of the study participants, and includes details about the study, such as its purpose, duration, required procedures, and key contacts. Risks and potential benefits are explained in the informed consent document. The participant then decides whether or not to sign the document. Informed consent is not a contract, and the participant may withdraw from the trial at any time'.

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