Valid informed consent in research: An introduction

Hardicre, J

Abstract

The process of informed consent is at the very heart of ethical research practice and underpins the design and management of research and clinical trials. Informed consent is essential to protect the rights and safety of patients in research and is the major consideration when ethical and institutional approvals are granted prior to studies being undertaken. This paper discussed valid, informed consent for research and how this can be achieved in practice.

Citation

Hardicre, J. (2014). Valid informed consent in research: An introduction. British Journal of Nursing, 23(11), 564-567. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2014.23.11.564

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: May 11, 2014
• Deposit Date: Jul 10, 2014
• Journal: British Journal of Nursing
• Print ISSN: 0966-0461
• Publisher: MA Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 23
• Issue: 11
• Pages: 564-567
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2014.23.11.564
• Keywords: Informed consent,; NHS research,; Clinical research,; Research nurse
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2014.23.11.564
• Related Public URLs: http://www.markallengroup.com/ma-healthcare/healthcare-publications/british-journal-of-nursing/
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