We are committed to respecting and protecting the rights of our patients and their families. We strive to provide care that is sensitive to cultural, racial, religious and other differences.
You have a right to information about:
| • | Why this research is being done |
| • | What will happen during the study |
| • | Whether any of the procedures, drugs or devices are different from standard practice |
| • | The important risks, side effects, and discomforts of the things that will happen in this study |
| • | The benefits from taking part in the study |
| • | Other treatment choices and their risks and benefits and |
| • | Medical treatment in case of complications. |
You also have the right to:
| • | Refuse to take part in the study |
| • | Change your mind about taking part after the study is started. This decision will not affect your right to the usual care not related to study |
| • | Receive a copy of the consent form |
| • | Be free of pressure when deciding whether to take part |
| • | Ask questions concerning the study, both before and during the course of the study. |
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