Informed Consent

Definition

Informed consent is an ethical principle requiring that research participants be told enough to enable them to choose whether they wish to participate.

Related terms

Debriefing:

A verbal description of the true nature and purpose of a study after its completion.

Voluntary Participation:

The principle that participants are free to take part in research without coercion or undue influence.

Confidentiality:

The principle that personal information obtained from a participant in research or therapy should not be revealed without the individual's permission.