Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
18-item tool designed to assess the readability, understandability, and actionability of key information on research informed consent forms.
1 Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP). (2021, March 10). 2018 Requirements (2018 Common Rule). 46.116 General Requirements for Informed Consent. HHS.gov. https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/regulations/45-cfr-46/revised-common-rule-regulatory-text/index.html#46.116
