What is informed consent?

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Informed consent is the process of learning the key facts about the clinical trial before deciding whether to participate. Doctors and nurses involved in the trial explain the details of the study and provide an informed consent document that outlines the study purpose, duration, required procedures, risks and benefits and key contacts. The patient then decides whether or not to sign the document. Informed consent is not a contract and the participant may withdraw from the trial at any time.