This includes being informed about any foreseeable risks. Participation of a human subject in any research project must be voluntary. Study subjects have the right to decide whether or not to participate in the research without coercion, undue influence, or duress. Study subjects have the right to decide not to participate in research or to withdraw from participation at any time without adversely affecting the relationship between the subject, the investigators, and the University. In those cases where participation in a research project is intended to provide an educational experience, potential participants must be informed that they are not obliged to participate and that appropriate alternatives to participation will be provided.
Subjects have the right to privacy and confidentiality.
Appropriate safeguards must be provided to protect the privacy of subjects and to maintain the confidentiality of data gathered. Subjects have the right to ask questions about the research at any time before, during and after participation in the research. These questions must be answered in an adequate and satisfactory manner. Subjects have the right to be treated with dignity and respect at all times. Research involving human subjects must be preceded by careful assessment of predictable risks to the subjects or others.