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[Informed consent: a dialogic praxis for the research].

Liliana Mondragón-Barrios¹

¹Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente. lilian@imp.edu.mx

Revista De Investigacion Clinica; Organo Del Hospital De Enfermedades De La Nutricion

|June 11, 2009

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Informed consent (IC) is a dynamic communication process, not a static document. Understanding its ethical and legal foundations ensures responsible research with human subjects.

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Area of Science:

Bioethics
Research Ethics
Medical Law

Context:

Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical research involving human participants.
Existing literature often focuses on the format of informed consent, overlooking its dynamic nature.
A comprehensive understanding of informed consent elements and their ethical basis is crucial for researchers.

Purpose:

To review and characterize the essential elements of the informed consent process (ICP).
To explore the legal and ethical foundations underpinning informed consent.
To differentiate between the practical application and common misconceptions of informed consent.

Summary:

This study presents an extensive review of informed consent process components, legal aspects, and ethical considerations.
It clarifies myths and realities surrounding informed consent as a legal safeguard.
The research emphasizes informed consent as an ongoing, critical dialogue between researchers and participants, rather than a mere formality.

Impact:

Promotes a deeper understanding of informed consent, fostering ethical research practices.
Enhances compliance with ethical guidelines and legal requirements in human subject research.
Encourages a more responsible and communicative approach to research ethics, strengthening the researcher-participant relationship.