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Informed Consent

Informed consent is the process of obtaining and documenting an individual's voluntary agreement to participate in a study after they have been fully informed of everything that might reasonably affect their decision. This practice is fundamentally important for respecting a person's autonomy, as it ensures they are aware of the study's true nature, risks, and procedures before agreeing to participate, preventing situations where they might be subjected to undisclosed harms.

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