While many people indicate “I have read and agree to the terms and conditions”, very few actually take the time to read through everything to truly understand the small print. One journalist estimates ...

When patients participate in a clinical trial, they are required -- for legal and ethical reasons -- to complete consent forms that are typically long, complicated and filled with technical language.

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Canadian researchers have published new guidelines intended to make consent forms used in clinical research easier for patients to understand. The guidelines describe 75 core elements for consent ...

Biju Krishnan explains why cultural sensitivity is essential to fulfil legal and ethical obligations in dental consent.

A study was carried out which aimed to investigate peoples' perceptions of how their consent was given for dental treatment. A structured questionnaire was completed by 50 patients receiving treatment ...