About Informed Consent
Anyone who wants to participate in the study must first read a consent form that explains why the study is being done, what is involved, and how your privacy is protected. It explains what kinds of personal information will be collected, who will be allowed to see it, and how we will ensure that your privacy and identity will be protected.
Because our heart team clinicians are asked to complete an evaluation about the study’s shared decision making tool, they are considered study participants.
The purpose of informed consent is to protect the rights and privacy of participants, provide information about the study, and ensure that each person’s decision is made of their own free will. The process is designed to inform you so that you can make the right decision for you. If you do decide to take part in the study, it records your consent to do so.
Our informed consent document describes that participation is voluntary and that anyone can withdraw at any time. You can contact someone from the study to answer any questions you might have (Contact Page). The form is long and complex because of regulations about what all studies are required to include.
You can review our informed consent document after it has been determined that you are eligible to participate in the study.