Pitfalls 3-10m

The following suggestions will help you avoid common pitfalls in the statement of consent section. In nontherapeutic studies, if a parent consents to allow a child to participate, and the child refuses to assent, the research may not be undertaken. Failure to object should not be construed as assent to participate. Remember to include an assent form when minors are involved. Remember to give the participant a copy.