The informed consent
Example: Informed consent ensures participants understand research before agreeing
Definition
"The informed consent" refers to the process in research where participants are given all necessary information about the study, including risks and benefits, to make a knowledgeable and voluntary decision about their participation.
Etymology
"The informed consent" originates from the combination of 'informed,' meaning having knowledge or information, and 'consent,' meaning agreement or permission. The term developed in medical and legal contexts to emphasize the ethical principle of respecting participants' autonomy.
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"The informed consent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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