Subject’s Bill of Rights

• To be told the nature and purpose of the study
• To be told about the procedures in the research study, and any drug or device to be utilized, and what would vary from standard medical treatment
• To be told of any benefits the subject reasonably could expect from participation in the study if applicable
• To be told of all the risks, side effects or discomforts that might reasonably be expected
• To be told about options of alternative procedures, medications, or devices that might be helpful, and their risks and benefits compared to the study
• To be allowed to ask any questions about the study before giving consent and at any time during the course of the study
• To be allowed ample time to freely decide to consent or not to consent to the research study without any force, coercion, or undue influence
• To be told that consent to participate in the study is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time and that the subject may discontinue participation in the study without prejudice
• To receive a signed and dated copy of the informed consent form
• To be told of other medical treatments available, if any, to the subject after the study if complications should arise