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. 2018 May 11;59(1):124–134. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny045

Table 1.

Core Content of the Tablet-Based and Paper-Based Consent Forms

Sections Subsections (if any)
1. Heading Project title
Project number
Name of principle investigator
2. Introduction Voluntary nature of participation
Possibility of benefiting or not
Choice to not enroll/discontinue
3. Why is the study being done?
4. How many people will take part in the study?
5. What is involved in the study?
6. How long will I be in the study? Withdrawal by investigator, physician, or sponsor
7. What are the risks of the study?
8. Are there any benefits?
9. What other options are there?
10. What about confidentiality?
11. What are the costs?
12. Policy/procedures for research related injury
13. Compensation for participation
14. What are my rights as a participant?
15. Who do I call if I have questions or problems?