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Experimental Subject's Bill of Rights

Any person who is asked to consent to participate as a subject in a research study involving a medical experiment, or who is asked to consent on behalf of another, has the right to:

1. Be informed of the nature and purpose of the experiment.
2. Be given an explanation of procedures, tests, drugs and devices to be used in the medical experiment.
3. Be given a description of any reasonable discomforts and risks that may be expected from the experiment.
4. Be given an explanation of any reasonable benefits to be expected from the experiment if applicable.
5. Be given a disclosure of appropriate alternative procedures, drugs or devices that might be advantageous to the subject, and the relative risks and benefits.
6. Be informed of the avenues of medical treatment, if any, available to the subject after the experiment if complications arise.
7. Be given an opportunity to ask any questions concerning the experiment or procedures involved.
8. Be instructed that consent to participate in the medical experiment may be withdrawn at any time, and that the subject may discontinue participation in the medical experiment without prejudice.
9. Be given a copy of a written consent form when one is required.
10. Be given the opportunity to decide to participate (consent) or not to consent to a medical experiment without any element of force, fraud, deceit, undue coercion or undue influence on the subject’s decision.